MSU Extension Small Grains

• Child and Adult Food Care Program no longer allows grain-based desserts

  Published on June 15, 2017
  CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. One significant change is the elimination of grain-based desserts from reimbursable foods.

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  New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather

  Published on June 9, 2017
  Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.

• Northeast Michigan field crop update – June 1, 2017

  Published on June 1, 2017
  Planting operations are near completion despite scattered wet weather.

• Hard copies of 2017 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops available

  Published on May 25, 2017
  Growers can purchase hard copies of the “2017 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops” for weed control recommendations.

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  Finding the right mix for soil health

  Published on May 17, 2017
  Explore the below-ground communities that impact soil health at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017, at the Lake City Research Center.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 15, 2017

  Published on May 15, 2017
  Warm and dry weather mean optimum conditions for planting operations and a time to catch up.

• Central Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017

  Published on May 11, 2017
  Weather pattern change brings favorable planting conditions, but patience is still needed.

• Northeast Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017

  Published on May 11, 2017
  As fields dry, soil preparation and planting begin.

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  MSU Extension horse health and nutrition workshop

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Register now for the MSU Extension horse health and nutrition workshop on May 20.

• Central Michigan field crop update – May 4, 2017

  Published on May 4, 2017
  The growing season is off to a cold, wet start, but better conditions are coming.