News

Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season

Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected.
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm

Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024

Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found.
2024 MSU Weed Tour is June 26

Published on May 17, 2024
Come join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.
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 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.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan

Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 9, 2024

Published on May 9, 2024
Crops are starting to emerge. Wheat hit Feekes 10 and alfalfa weevil feeding continues.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with planning postemergence weed control for the season ahead

Published on May 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 16 to plan your postemergence weed control options with Erin Burns.
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.