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A cold start to the 2014 growing season for field crops
Published on April 3, 2014
Growing degree day accumulations, which are important to both plant and insect pest development, look very similar to 2011 and 2013. -
Six strong reasons to plant certified small grain seed
Published on March 31, 2014
Why buy certified seed when I have a bin full of non-GMO, non-hybrid grain? -
Still looking for ways to make half your daily grains whole grains?
Published on March 14, 2014
You may not have considered these creative and tasty ways to implement whole grains in your daily eating habits. -
Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance
Published on March 2, 2014
MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance. -
Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health
Published on February 9, 2014
Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Managing weight with whole grains
Published on December 26, 2013
Research shows that consuming while grains may help with weight management. -
Label language: Whole grains
Published on December 16, 2013
Make at least half your grains whole grains by confirming they are 100 percent whole and not enriched.