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Identifying soybean reproductive growth stages
Published on June 20, 2024
Key management decisions are made during the reproductive growth stages in soybean, so being able to identify each stage is critical. -
Fertigation and sidedress nitrogen applications can protect farm profits and the environment
Published on June 17, 2024
Split nitrogen applications, such as fertigation and sidedress nitrogen, on sandy soils are an essential component to increasing nitrogen use efficiency and mitigating environmental risks. -
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools
Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management. -
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production
Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions. -
Assessing soybean stands
Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary. -
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system
Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan. -
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. -
Everything you need to know about seedcorn maggot
Published on May 16, 2024
Seedcorn maggot integrated pest management considerations. -
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.