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Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024

Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.
Southwest Michigan field crops update—May 2, 2024

Published on May 2, 2024
Weekend precipitation slows down planting, cultivation and fertilization. Alfalfa weevil feeding is prevalent and true armyworm flights have picked up in Sturgis.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan

Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024

Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season.
Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region

Published on October 6, 2023
From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted.
Management considerations for late-planted wheat

Published on September 28, 2023
Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips.
Grain bin and manure pit safety

Published on July 21, 2023
Providing Michigan farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 18, 2023

Published on May 18, 2023
Near-perfect spring weather has allowed for a continued surge in planting progress…now we just need enough soil moisture to get the crops up and established.