MSU Extension Small Grains

News

• 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.

• 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.

• North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 21, 2014

  Published on August 21, 2014
  Control weeds and plant cover crops in wheat stubble.

• North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 7, 2014

  Published on August 7, 2014
  Late planting and cool temperatures slow crop maturity in the north central region.

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  Armyworm infestations reported on Upper Peninsula farms

  Published on August 1, 2014
  Scouting corn and small grain fields is essential in managing armyworm outbreaks

• Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – July 31, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  Where soil moisture is adequate, crops are still behind, but developing well.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Cool temperatures moderate crop development across the region.

• North Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Examine nodules on your soybeans.

• Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Thunderstorms throughout the region have provided plenty of moisture for crops to grow.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Update after last week’s severe storms.