MSU Extension Small Grains

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  2015 Status of herbicide resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2015
  Glyphosate and other herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Michigan.

• Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications

  Published on March 30, 2015
  Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen.

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  Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers

  Published on February 26, 2015
  Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information.

• Field crop management update set for February 5

  Published on January 8, 2015
  The field crop management update will help farmers and crop consultants learn about new pests and changes to 2015 MSU Extension insect, weed, disease and fertilizer recommendations.

• Field crop webinar series scheduled for Monday evenings beginning February 23

  Published on January 7, 2015
  Free webinars on field crop production and pest management in 2015 will offer participants condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs.

• Commodity marketing update for grains and dairy set for December 16

  Published on December 12, 2014
  Farm producers are invited to participate in a live or online commodity market update on Dec. 16, 2014, in Sandusky, Michigan.

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  Whole grain goodness

  Published on December 1, 2014
  The importance of eating whole grains for overall health and recommended daily servings.

• Measure residue cover to protect the soil

  Published on October 30, 2014
  Maintaining a minimum amount of crop residue on the soil surface guards against erosion and builds healthy soil.

• Farm Bill compliance dates announced

  Published on October 10, 2014
  2014 Farm Bill safety net programs have several compliance dates now being announced by the USDA FSA that farm landowners and tenant operators need to know.

• Nutrient management update and plot tour to feature cutting edge research

  Published on August 27, 2014
  The MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied agronomic research designed to address issues facing the Michigan field crops industry, including price volatility, climate change, soil health and environmental sustainability.