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Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)
Published on June 27, 2019
Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice. -
Corn struggling to mature in southwest Michigan
Published on October 7, 2019
Delayed planting, tar spot, drought and a colder than normal August have corn struggling to mature in southwest Michigan. -
Wet spring, wet soils, and wet hay…what should a dry hay producer do?
Published on June 5, 2019
Tips for helping dry hay producers when faced with difficult harvest conditions. -
Late planted corn: should I change my seeding rates?
Published on June 4, 2019
Since more than 60% of corn in Michigan has not been planted yet, many are asking if seeding rates should be changed. The short answer is no. -
Planting the 2021 wheat crop
Published on September 14, 2020
Much of wheat’s yield potential is determined at planting. To attain top yields, timely planting coupled with appropriate seeding practices can be critical for ensuring an even and uniform stand. -
Soybean aphids: Do I have to throw insecticides in the tank?
Published on July 11, 2019
The current recommended economic threshold is 250 aphids per plant with 80% of the plants infested. -
MSU Herbicide School offered in Washtenaw County
Published on March 9, 2020
This meeting will aid growers and crop consultants in making wiser decisions regarding herbicide use and reducing weed pressure in prevented planting acres. -
September 12-13 farm drainage field day postponed until June 2020
Published on September 5, 2019
Due to persisting wet conditions, the drainage field day in Lenawee County has been postponed to June 24-25, 2020. -
Planting wheat on prevented planted ground
Published on September 12, 2019
Points to consider when planting wheat into prevented plant acres this fall. -
Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres
Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control -
Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems. -
Weed control recommendations for late and prevented planting
Published on June 11, 2019
Due to delayed planting this spring, many critical weed control decisions to be made on planted acres or those that will be planted soon and prevented planting acres. -
Stored grain management training available for farmers and commercial applicators
Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn on-farm grain storage tips and earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard without retesting. -
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops
Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards. -
When will the cool, wet weather end?
Published on June 24, 2019
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen gives insight on recent weather and predictions for the rest of the summer. -
Michigan State University agricultural economists discuss possible effects of wet spring and delayed planting on food prices
Published on August 27, 2019
David Ortega and Jim Hilker, faculty in MSU’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, say impacts of delayed planting on food costs likely won’t be known until after the fall harvest. -
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock. -
Farm Bill – It’s decision time
Published on November 18, 2019
MSU Extension and FSA to host meetings across the state. -
Involve the lender sooner, not later Part 3
Published on September 26, 2019
Considerations for the farm business after prevent plant and delayed planting. -
Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 19, 2019
This article describes a method to help determine a starting point for short-term sales; it is not intended to be used for long-term contracts.
