News
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2020 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast starting April 16
Published on April 2, 2020
The free Virtual Breakfast series helps growers and agribusinesses make informed decisions during the growing season.
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Reducing soybean production costs in 2020
Published on March 26, 2020
Recommendations for soybean producers on reacting to low commodity prices by reducing production costs without affecting yields.
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Cover crops in Michigan - Interseeding cover crops
Published on March 23, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU on interseeding rates of cover crops into standing corn.
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Reducing soybean planting rates can increase income
Published on March 20, 2020
Results from 49 on-farm replicated trials conducted in Michigan from 2015 to 2019 build a compelling case for reducing soybean planting rates.
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Considerations for making carry-over soybean seed decisions
Published on March 19, 2020
Producers want to salvage the soybean seed they carried over from 2019 but need to make this decision carefully.
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Managing weeds when seeding cover crops
Published on March 17, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at the compatibility of different cover crop species with herbicides used in corn, soybean and wheat.
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Using bin aeration to dry corn and soybeans with natural air
Published on March 16, 2020
Air-drying grain in bins benefits from large capacity aeration fans and extended periods of low relative humidity weather.
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Managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage to maximize grain quality and reduce safety hazards
Published on March 12, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall has led to grain being stored on-farm with higher than normal moisture content. A March 31 webinar will provide information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks.
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Are soybean seed treatments profitable?
Published on March 12, 2020
The results from 55 on-farm soybean seed treatment trials are summarized.
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Overview of 2020 soybean on-farm research projects
Published on March 11, 2020
On-farm soybean research trials will continue to be conducted by Michigan soybean producers in 2020. The 2020 projects are listed in this article and producers are encouraged to participate.
