MSU Extension Small Grains

News

• Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.

• Make the most of your grains

  Published on November 27, 2012
  Feel full and boost energy by incorporating whole grains in your day.

• What’s the fuss about whole grains?

  Published on October 9, 2012
  Whole grains are an important part of a balance diet. So, what is the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain? What are some examples of whole grains?

• Diversify your grains

  Published on September 27, 2012
  Americans might fare better nutritionally with more variety in our whole grain consumption when considering that 55 to 60 percent of our total energy intake daily should come from carbohydrates.

• Craft beer market impacts emerging Michigan inputs industries

  Published on September 18, 2012
  Factors related to growth in craft beers may create a market for high-quality local hop and grain products.

• Fungicide trial on oats shows favorable results

  Published on September 17, 2012
  Second-year oat fungicide, on-farm trials in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows advantage based on single application.

• Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index

  Published on August 9, 2012
  A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas.

• Test weight in small grains

  Published on August 6, 2012
  Your management decisions can influence grain test weight at harvest.

• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

• Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops

  Published on July 5, 2012
  The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk.