News
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Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on September 13, 2019
Before you put the pivot away for the season, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help winter irrigation repairs.
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Cover crop recipes: Post soybean, use cereal rye
Published on September 10, 2019
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into soybean rotation going to corn.
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MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
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Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.
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2019 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day will take place Sept. 24
Published on August 29, 2019
Learn new information about increasing farm income by reducing soybean harvest losses and the most current regulations and safety procedures for operating farm trucks.
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Michigan State University agricultural economists discuss possible effects of wet spring and delayed planting on food prices
Published on August 27, 2019
David Ortega and Jim Hilker, faculty in MSU’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, say impacts of delayed planting on food costs likely won’t be known until after the fall harvest.
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Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year
Published on August 8, 2019
Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators.
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Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications.
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Upcoming field days scheduled for northern Michigan region
Published on July 24, 2019
Connect, share and learn at upcoming field days in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan covering field crop, forage and specialty crop production.
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Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems.
