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Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – April 24, 2014
Published on April 24, 2014
Cool, wet weather is delaying spring field work and slowing development of the wheat crop across Northeast Michigan. -
Nitrogen recommendations for Michigan sugarbeets
Published on April 23, 2014
Nitrogen is the most important nutrient to impact yield and quality of sugarbeets. -
A cold start to the 2014 growing season for field crops
Published on April 3, 2014
Growing degree day accumulations, which are important to both plant and insect pest development, look very similar to 2011 and 2013. -
Survey of Michigan sugarbeet production practices
Published on March 28, 2014
A survey of Michigan sugarbeet growers attending agronomy meetings in 2014 shows growers have adopted production techniques recommended by research. -
Still time to frost-seed clover in wheat
Published on March 28, 2014
Sugarbeets and other crops can benefit from clover being in the rotation. The late spring in 2014 will extend the frost-seeding window. -
Sugarbeet production tips learned from the 2013 growing season
Published on March 5, 2014
Research and observations in 2013 can help producers improve sugarbeet management for future crops. -
Factors that effect sugarbeet stand establishment
Published on March 5, 2014
Successful sugarbeet stand establishment involves managing the key factors that affect emergence. -
Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance
Published on March 2, 2014
MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance. -
Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health
Published on February 9, 2014
Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage. -
Sugarbeet research improves Michigan’s yield and quality
Published on January 23, 2014
The 2014 Michigan/Ontario Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session will feature 19 presentations highlighting current sugarbeet research.