Michael Staton

staton@msu.edu
Telephone: 269-673-0370 ext 2562

MSU Extension

Soybean Educator

Allegan County Extension Office

3255 122nd Ave., Suite 103
Human Services Building
Allegan, MI 49010

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Authored Articles

Foliar fertilizer applications to soybeans are rarely profitable, July 1, 2019
Equipping and operating sprayers to control insects and diseases in soybeans, July 1, 2019
Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop), June 27, 2019
Delayed planting informational meeting scheduled for June 20 in Grand Rapids, June 19, 2019
Field Crop Virtual Breakfast will discuss recommendations for planting soybeans in June, June 6, 2019
Thin soybean stands can produce surprisingly high yields, May 29, 2019
Late-planted soybean recommendations, May 23, 2019
Preventing sidewall compaction in field crops, May 9, 2019
Soybean producers should be patient yet prudent about the wet weather, May 9, 2019
Reducing soybean production costs in 2019, March 28, 2019
Soybean seed quality considerations for 2019, March 14, 2019
Overview of 2019 SMaRT (Soybean Management and Research Technology) on-farm research projects, March 7, 2019
Recommendations for reducing soybean production costs in 2019, March 4, 2019
Reducing soybean planting rates can increase income, February 28, 2019
Selecting soybean varieties for 2019, February 19, 2019
Plan to attend the Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Production Program, February 11, 2019
Learn about white mold management in dry beans and soybeans March 6 in Frankenmuth, February 8, 2019
2019 SMaRT soybean on-farm research meetings, December 11, 2018
2018 Soybean Management and Research Technology On-farm Research Report is available, December 11, 2018
Drying and storing wet soybeans, November 1, 2018
Recommendations for a late soybean harvest, November 1, 2018
Should you plant earlier maturing soybean varieties?, October 2, 2018
Recommendations for harvesting lodged soybeans, September 20, 2018
2018 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day will take place Sept. 13, August 16, 2018
Moisture stress and high temperature effects on soybean yields, July 12, 2018
Improving soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting, May 10, 2018
Things to consider when planting soybeans early, April 12, 2018
Repairing harvest ruts this spring, April 12, 2018
Nutrient management recommendations for profitable soybean production, April 12, 2018
Recommendations for planting soybeans after soybeans, March 28, 2018
Summary of the 2017 SMaRT seed treatment trials, March 20, 2018
Deadline for Soybean Benchmarking and Yield Gap Survey is March 31, March 15, 2018
Attend the 2018 Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Production Workshop, February 15, 2018
Survey being conducted to help Michigan soybean producers identify and overcome yield gaps, February 7, 2018
Summary of the Michigan soybean benchmarking and yield gap surveys (2014 and 2015), December 7, 2017
Harvest considerations for overly dry soybeans, September 28, 2017
Reducing spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed during harvest and tillage operations, September 14, 2017
What is the relationship between soybean maturity group and yield?, September 14, 2017
Reducing soybean harvest losses in 2017, September 7, 2017
Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to reduce risk and improve income, September 7, 2017
Producer input needed to validate Scerlo-cast white mold apothecia prediction model, August 31, 2017
2017 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day set for Sept. 26, August 25, 2017
Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans, June 23, 2017
Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans, June 15, 2017
Should you double crop soybeans in Michigan?, June 15, 2017
Recommendations for planting large soybean seed, March 23, 2017
Deadline extended to March 31 for 2016 Soybean Benchmarking Survey, March 13, 2017
Irrigated Corn and Soybean Production Program on Feb. 6, 2017, January 3, 2017
Pest and crop management update for field crop producers and agronomists, December 15, 2016
Harvesting soybeans with green stems, September 8, 2016
Soybean planting depth matters, April 27, 2016
Potassium fertilizer management strategies, April 7, 2016
Soybean seeding rate recommendations, April 1, 2016
Begin managing white mold in soybeans this spring, March 29, 2016
Upcoming irrigated soybean production program, February 10, 2016
Online searchable database for the 2015 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, December 30, 2015
2016 Pest and Crop Management Update for Field Crop Producers and Agronomists, December 23, 2015
2015 SMaRT on-farm research report is available, December 14, 2015
2015 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, November 25, 2015
Highlights of the 2015 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day, September 29, 2015
Management recommendations for soybean fields infested with white mold, September 2, 2015
Grassed waterways can help maintain soil quality and productivity, July 16, 2015
Applying fungicides for white mold management in soybeans, June 11, 2015
Identifying and responding to soybean emergence problems, May 14, 2015
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment, May 13, 2015
2014 White mold survey available to soybean growers, February 27, 2015
White mold and irrigation water management in soybeans program, March 5 in Indiana, February 10, 2015
White mold management in soybeans educational meeting, March 6, February 10, 2015
2014 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, November 25, 2014
What can be done to expedite soybean harvest operations?, October 24, 2014
Why are some soybean fields badly lodged this year?, September 25, 2014
Irrigation water management and soybean diseases, September 2, 2014
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Type Testing Program Available in Michigan, August 14, 2014
Identifying and responding to poor nodulation in soybeans, June 27, 2014
Resources available for reducing impacts of the 2014 cool, wet spring and planting delays, May 19, 2014
Recommendations for planting a field to soybeans for the first time, April 18, 2014
What nutrients should be included in your soybean starter fertilizer?, April 18, 2014
New information regarding soybean planting depth, April 9, 2014
On-farm trials demonstrate the unpredictability of soybean response to starter fertilizer, March 27, 2014
Phosphorus and potassium fertilizer recommendations for high-yielding, profitable soybeans, March 17, 2014
Improve yields and income by reducing soybean harvest losses, February 9, 2014
Identifying and responding to soybean inoculation failures, February 4, 2014
Improve yields and income by reducing soybean harvest losses, January 3, 2014
2013 Soybean on-farm research report is now available, December 30, 2013
Sources of information for selecting soybean cyst nematode-resistant varieties, December 18, 2013
Characteristics to consider when selecting soybean cyst nematode-resistant varieties, December 18, 2013
How to manage frost-damaged soybeans, September 24, 2013
Proper tire pressure reduces fuel consumption, field time and soil compaction, September 24, 2013
Fall checklist for improving soybean yields, September 13, 2013
Preventing insect damage in stored grains, August 15, 2013
Assessing hail damage to soybeans in the early vegetative stages, June 21, 2013
Land-rolling soybeans in 2013, June 6, 2013
Management tips for late-planted soybeans, May 31, 2013
Assessing soybean emergence, May 20, 2013
Soybean planting tips for 2013, May 14, 2013
Nutrient management recommendations for high-yield soybean production, April 26, 2013
Management recommendations for large soybean seed, March 27, 2013
Risks and benefits of applying boron fertilizer to soybeans, March 11, 2013
Bio-Forge effects on soybean yields in Michigan, February 26, 2013
Vertical tillage effects on soybean yields in Michigan, January 30, 2013
Strip tillage effects on soybean yields in Michigan, January 30, 2013
Reconfigure planting units on no-till drills to improve soybean planting performance, December 10, 2012
2012 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, November 19, 2012
Management options for double crop soybeans, October 1, 2012
Measuring soybean harvest losses, September 6, 2012
Pay close attention to reducing soybean harvest losses this fall, September 6, 2012
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day and Plot Tour on Sept. 20, August 23, 2012
Answers to common questions about irrigating soybeans, July 26, 2012
Harvesting drought-stressed soybeans for forage, July 19, 2012
Sprayer considerations for improving spider mite control in soybeans, July 12, 2012
Applying foliar fungicides for control of white mold in soybeans, June 18, 2012
Double cropping soybeans after wheat in Michigan, June 13, 2012
Pay close attention to soybean planting depth, May 9, 2012
Is soybean inoculation profitable?, May 3, 2012
Spring checklist for improving soybean yields, April 12, 2012
Handle soybean seed carefully, April 11, 2012
A summary of the 2011 SMaRT program’s soybean trials is available online, April 9, 2012
A summary of the SMaRT soybean planting population trials, March 29, 2012
Managing soil pH for optimal soybean production, March 28, 2012
Pop-up fertilizer effects on soybean yields in 2011, February 27, 2012
A summary of tillage effects on soybean yields in Michigan (2010 and 2011), February 24, 2012
Lessons learned from the Michigan Soybean Yield Contest years 2006-2011, February 1, 2012
Get meaningful, reliable results from your on-farm research trials, January 31, 2012
Options for managing corn residue prior to planting soybeans, January 5, 2012
Quality is important to Michigan soybean producers, December 27, 2011
A searchable database for the 2011 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, December 5, 2011
2011 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available, November 21, 2011
Corn residue management begins in the fall, November 1, 2011
Fall versus spring potassium applications prior to planting soybeans, October 27, 2011
Harvesting, handling and storing frost-damaged soybeans, September 15, 2011
Reducing soybean harvest losses, August 30, 2011
Estimating soybean yields prior to harvest, August 30, 2011
We are nearing the end of the glyphosate application window for Roundup Ready soybean, July 15, 2011
Inspect soybean roots for soybean cyst nematodes, July 13, 2011
Evaluating soybean nodulation, June 7, 2011
Recommendations for late-planted soybeans, May 26, 2011
Early detection and diagnosis of soybean emergence problems, May 19, 2011
Proper tire pressure saves fuel and time, May 12, 2011
No-till soybeans offer many benefits, May 5, 2011
Calibrating soybean drills, April 15, 2011
Michigan soybean producers may benefit from starter fertilizer, April 15, 2011
Planting soybeans early offers many benefits, March 18, 2011
Understanding and reducing the risks associated with early-planted soybeans, March 18, 2011
Soybean planting populations affect soybean yields and profitability in Michigan, February 22, 2011
Michigan soybean producers evaluate foliar fertilizer effects on yields and profitability, February 22, 2011
Selecting Corn Hybrids and Soybean Varieties for 2011, December 10, 2010
Potassium fertilizer management in alfalfa, May 20, 2010
Reducing traffic accidents involving farm equipment, May 6, 2010
Early-planted soybeans-benefits, risks and recommendations, April 22, 2010
Will late-planted soybeans mature before a killing frost?, August 20, 2009
Reducing soybean harvest losses, September 18, 2008
Spring checklist for improving soybean yields, April 17, 2008
Nitrogen fertilizer management strategies, April 20, 2006
Planting strategies for Bt rootworm corn refuge areas, April 20, 2006
Considerations for planting soybeans early, April 20, 2006

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