MSU Extension Small Grains

News

• 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.

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

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

• 2014 MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour Update held September 10

  Published on August 8, 2014
  The MSU nutrient management plot tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied field research to improve plant and soil health and fertilizer practices.

• 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.