MSU Extension Sugarbeets

News

• Resources available for reducing impacts of the 2014 cool, wet spring and planting delays

  Published on May 19, 2014
  During spring 2014, weather-related planting delays created serious challenges for field crop producers throughout Michigan. Resources are available to help farmers address the challenges of a cool, wet spring and delayed planting.

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  East Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  Wet, soggy field conditions continue to keep field work at a standstill.

• West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  Planting progress is at a virtual standstill in West Central Michigan.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  Some scattered planting of corn and soybeans occurred in the last week, but most growers in Northeast Michigan are waiting for soil conditions to improve.

• North Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  The field crop planting window narrows in North Central Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  Recent heavy precipitation and severe weather missed Southwest Michigan. Plan to attend our next St. Joseph County IPM Breakfast meeting May 27.

• Ways to minimize screen and tip plugging when spraying Quadris on sugarbeets

  Published on May 8, 2014
  There are several things sugarbeet growers can do to minimize nozzle and screen plugging when spraying Quadris.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014

  Published on May 8, 2014
  A recent string of dry days has allowed producers to apply fertilizer and begin seedbed preparation on higher ground.

• West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014

  Published on May 8, 2014
  Very limited planting progress in the West Central region for the first full week of May.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014

  Published on May 8, 2014
  Field conditions across Southwest Michigan have been steadily improving for tillage and planting.