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Recognizing water stress and critical growth stages in corn and soybeans

Published on July 28, 2025
When water stops, your crops speak up. From leaf rolling and flipping to flower drop, recognizing stress signs early can help you make timely decisions.
Vertical tillage for corn residue management

Published on July 28, 2025
Low-disturbance tillage can be a valuable tool for field crop farmers.
Applying water at the right time and in the right amount

Published on July 24, 2025
Strategic irrigation scheduling ensures water application matches the crop water needs while maximizing crop water productivity.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 24, 2025

Published on July 24, 2025
Hot and dry conditions hit crops hard in areas of southwest Michigan. Potato harvest began, and wheat harvest is wrapping up.
Drive-by crop identification in southwest Michigan

Published on July 17, 2025
Michigan has a diverse agricultural landscape. Learn to identify five of southwest Michigan’s field crops from the comfort of your vehicle.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025

Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans.
Will an improved PLC program pay more often?

Published on July 17, 2025
Testing PLC updates against historical prices and looking forward to future support.
Thinking about using foliar fertilizers in soybeans?

Published on July 10, 2025
Many foliar fertilizer products are marketed to soybean producers that claim to increase yield, but which ones actually do?
Soybean sidekicks: Microbes to the rescue (sometimes)

Published on July 10, 2025
Interest level in agricultural biological products is at an all-time high, but have research results shown their profitability?
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025

Published on July 10, 2025
Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began.