News
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Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research
Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions. -
The 2015 IPNI soil test report highlights changes in soil nutrient levels
Published on July 28, 2016
The median P level of Michigan soils declined by 5 ppm and median K level declined by 2 ppm in 2015 compared to 2010. The soil pH remained unchanged. -
Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held
Published on July 15, 2016
Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference -
Interseeding cover crops into standing cash crops
Published on July 1, 2016
Interseeding cover crops into a standing cash crop has several advantages over seeding after harvest, but management practices are critical to ensure successful establishment. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity
Published on June 23, 2016
Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016
Published on June 23, 2016
Crops are beginning to show moisture stress. -
Updated cereal leaf beetle fact sheet
Published on June 23, 2016
Fact sheet on managing cereal leaf beetle in small grain fields in Michigan has been revised for 2016. -
2016 hay market taking shape
Published on June 20, 2016
As summer continues, the ever-changing hay market continues to raise questions.