MSU Extension Small Grains

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Crops are beginning to show moisture stress.

• 2016 hay market taking shape

  Published on June 20, 2016
  As summer continues, the ever-changing hay market continues to raise questions.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Crop scouting and…ticks?

  Published on June 2, 2016
  Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.

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  West central Michigan field crops regional report – June 2, 2016

  Published on June 2, 2016
  Scout winter wheat this week for stripe rust and monitor conditions for head scab infection.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.