MSU Extension Small Grains

News

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

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  Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services

  Published on September 21, 2017
  As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening.

• Use of byproduct lime on agricultural soils

  Published on September 8, 2017
  Products such as water treatment and sugar beet lime can pose opportunities and challenges for growers.

• Check labels for pre-harvest intervals

  Published on August 28, 2017
  You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires.

• Understanding growing degree-days

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

• Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

  Published on August 16, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.

• Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017

  Published on July 13, 2017
  Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed.

• Child and Adult Care Food Program cereal reimbursement revisions

  Published on July 10, 2017
  CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. There have been substantial changes to the breakfast cereals that are reimbursable.

• Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017

  Published on July 7, 2017
  Growers welcomed the recent dry weather.