Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025

  Published on September 4, 2025
  Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer.

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  Grain marketing considerations for 2025 and beyond

  Published on September 2, 2025
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 11 will focus on grain marketing updates.

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  Cover crops after wheat harvest – five reliable options

  Published on September 2, 2025
  Post-wheat harvest leaves an excellent opportunity to incorporate fall cover crops into your production system. Here’s five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat to get you started.

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  Thinking about desiccating soybeans?

  Published on August 28, 2025
  Certain soybean harvest challenges may be addressed with the practice of applying a desiccant prior to harvest, but is this practice beneficial for farmers in Michigan?

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025

  Published on August 28, 2025
  White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer.

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