MSU Extension Sugarbeets

News

• Early-season insect risk checklist for field crops

  Published on May 20, 2016
  Certain conditions may result in an increased risk of early-season pest insect infestation in some fields.

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  Foliar applications of azoxystrobin for Rhizoctonia control in sugarbeets

  Published on May 16, 2016
  Best timing for foliar applications of azoxystrobin for Rhizoctonia control in sugarbeets depends on growth stage, soil moisture and temperature, and weather.

• Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region.

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  Factors to consider for sugarbeet replanting

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Sugarbeet replanting decisions are always difficult due to multiple factors ranging from population, plant health and timing of replants.

• West central Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016

  Published on April 28, 2016
  Spring work was getting underway across central Michigan, but is now stalled by rain.

• Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Upper Peninsula farmer shares suggestions for newer farmers based on lifetime experience

  Published on March 1, 2016
  It can pay off to listen to advice from experienced, successful farmers.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on February 29, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

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  Sugarbeet research pays big returns on investment

  Published on February 29, 2016
  Through the Sugarbeet Advancement Program, MSU Extension partners with the Michigan Sugar Company, the USDA, MSU AgBioResearch and industry representatives to conduct cooperative research to increase production of sugarbeets in Michigan.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.