Michael Staton
staton@msu.edu
Telephone: 269-673-0370 ext 2562
MSU Extension
Soybean Educator
Allegan County Extension Office 3255 122nd Ave., Suite 103Human Services Building
Allegan, MI 49010
Tags: allegan, msu extension
Authored Articles
- Selecting soybean varieties for 2019, December 28, 2018
- 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
- Late-planted soybean recommendations, May 24, 2018
- Thin soybean stands can produce surprisingly high yields, May 17, 2018
- Soybean producers should be patient yet prudent about the wet weather, May 10, 2018
- Improving soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting, May 10, 2018
- Things to consider when planting soybeans early, April 12, 2018
- Nutrient management recommendations for profitable soybean production, April 12, 2018
- Repairing harvest ruts this spring, April 12, 2018
- Reducing soybean planting rates can be profitable, April 11, 2018
- Recommendations for planting soybeans after soybeans, March 28, 2018
- Soybean seed quality considerations for 2018, March 21, 2018
- Overview of 2018 SMaRT (Soybean Management and Research Technology) on-farm research projects, March 20, 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
- Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to reduce risk and improve income, September 7, 2017
- Reducing soybean harvest losses in 2017, 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
- Should you double crop soybeans in Michigan?, June 15, 2017
- Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans, June 15, 2017
- Preventing sidewall compaction in field crops, May 4, 2017
- Recommendations for planting large soybean seed, March 23, 2017
- Overview of 2017 Soybean Management and Research Technology on-farm research trials, 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
- Reducing soybean production costs in 2016, April 4, 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
- Equipping and operating sprayers to control insects and diseases in soybeans, June 18, 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 management in soybeans educational meeting, March 6, February 10, 2015
- White mold and irrigation water management in soybeans program, March 5 in Indiana, 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
- Foliar fertilizer applications to soybeans are rarely profitable, July 9, 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
- What nutrients should be included in your soybean starter fertilizer?, April 18, 2014
- Recommendations for planting a field to soybeans for the first time, 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
- Proper tire pressure reduces fuel consumption, field time and soil compaction, September 24, 2013
- How to manage frost-damaged soybeans, 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
- Strip tillage effects on soybean yields in Michigan, January 30, 2013
- Vertical 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
- Considerations for planting soybeans early, April 20, 2006
- Planting strategies for Bt rootworm corn refuge areas, April 20, 2006
Authored Documents
- Soybean SMaRT On-Farm Research Report 2018, December 1, 2018