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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.
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?

Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program.
Fungicide use for managing white mold in soybeans

Published on July 13, 2023
Consider these factors when deciding if and when fungicides should be applied to manage white mold in soybeans, as well as selecting effective fungicides and equipping and operating sprayers.
July weather results in peak water use for most field crops

Published on July 12, 2023
Be prepared if rain falls short.
MSU researchers receive $750K grant to study soil health amid changing rainfall patterns

Published on July 11, 2023
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Should you plant double crop soybeans in Michigan?

Published on June 19, 2023
The high soybean price has increased interest in planting double crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
June crop water needs

Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture.
Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans

Published on June 8, 2023
Tips for identifying and correcting manganese deficiency, a common nutrient deficiency in Michigan soybean fields.
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn

Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field.