MSU Extension Small Grains

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• Soil organic matter can decrease leaching potential of pesticides.

  Published on March 24, 2011
  Every chemical has a risk of moving through the soil profile, leaching and getting into groundwater. One variable that can minimize the risk of leaching is organic matter.

• CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu

  Published on March 23, 2011
  CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension.

• Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins

  Published on March 16, 2011
  Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.

• Remedying spray water quality pays big dividends

  Published on March 14, 2011
  Spray water quality attributes such as suspended particles, dissolved minerals and acidity influence the efficacy of agrochemicals sprayed on the farm

• Integrate cover crops into your farming systems

  Published on March 6, 2011
  MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems

• Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers.

• Grain moisture measurements may divert mold and insect infestation

  Published on September 18, 2008
  

• 2008 weed control guide for field crops available online

  Published on March 20, 2008