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Fusarium head blight guidance for Michigan malting barley production
Published on June 15, 2016
Fusarium head blight, commonly referred to as head scab, can be a disastrous disease to high-quality malting barley production in Midwest climates. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture
Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016
Published on May 26, 2016
Ten days of dry weather permitted dramatic progress in the field, but rain is needed. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Farmers are making good planting progress in the central region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Planting is in full swing as temperatures are on the rise and dry weather continues. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region.