MSU Extension Small Grains

News

• 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 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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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  Armyworm infestations reported on Upper Peninsula farms

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