MSU Extension Soybeans

News

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  The 2023 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Report is available

  Published on December 21, 2023
  Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 12 different on-farm research projects conducted by MSU Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff.

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  Soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot resistance genes have become less effective

  Published on November 15, 2023
  Managing soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot starts with variety resistance. A recent study led by MSU determined that previously relied upon resistance genes are failing and there is a need for soybean breeders to incorporate new sources of resistance.

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  Montcalm County soybean field scouting report with North Central Soybean Research Program

  Published on November 14, 2023
  The North Central Soybean Research Program conducts soybean extension research and data collection through field scouting by Michigan State University Extension educators.

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  Recommendations for a late soybean harvest

  Published on November 2, 2023
  Overcome the challenges associated with a late soybean harvest.

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  Harvesting and handling frost-damaged soybeans

  Published on October 26, 2023
  Soybean producers can try these recommendations to reduce adverse effects of frost or freeze damage to immature soybeans.

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  Speeding up soybean harvest operations

  Published on October 19, 2023
  The advantages and disadvantages of various options for increasing soybean harvest efficiency.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

  Published on October 19, 2023
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 9, 2023
  Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization update from IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 9, 2023
  The 2024 meeting in Milwaukee set research priorities for the 2025 field program. Projects prioritized address fruits, vegetables, nuts, field and oil crops, herbs, and other miscellaneous crops in the U.S. and Canada.

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  Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region

  Published on October 6, 2023
  From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted.