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Aphanomyces root rot in sugarbeets can affect sugarbeet quality
Published on January 23, 2014
Aphanomyces cochlioides can significantly reduce yield and quality of sugarbeets in Michigan and Ontario. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Farm land rental rates need adjustment in Michigan’s Thumb
Published on December 27, 2013
Some land rental rates must be adjusted for farm operators in the Michigan’s Thumb. -
Sugarbeet seed treatments offer early seedling protection
Published on December 19, 2013
New sugarbeet seed treatments will be helpful in controlling seedling Rhizoctonia, but will not provide full season disease control. -
2013 Michigan sugarbeet variety trial results
Published on December 19, 2013
The 2013 Michigan Sugarbeet Variety Trials Results book is available and is a comprehensive document that includes data from official, field and nursery trials. -
Sugarbeet variety selection sets the foundation for higher profitability
Published on November 8, 2013
Consider yield and sugar potential when selecting sugarbeet varieties, but do not underestimate the importance of disease and pest resistance. -
Sugarbeet plant health at harvest can identify production issues
Published on November 8, 2013
Taking time at harvest to examine sugarbeet roots and leaves is a good way to get a handle on some growing season issues. -
Tops on preferred to tops off when it comes to sugarbeet freeze protection
Published on November 1, 2013
When freezing temperatures threaten at sugarbeet harvest time, be sure sugarbeet canopies are left intact and not defoliated.