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Wheat growth stage 6 signals game on!
Published on April 14, 2021
The first joint stage is a game-changer in the development and management of wheat—the plants begin to invest in their reproductive phase. The timing is right for growers to gauge their progression of management practices. -
Fall harvest conditions left a mixed bag of challenges in southwest Michigan fields
Published on March 18, 2021
Late harvest during wet conditions left ruts in some fields in 2020. Waiting for dry conditions to fix them may be beneficial, but don’t overlook the value of wheat and deep rooted cover crops to help remediate compaction. -
Dennis Pennington will present at final Wheat Wisdom Webinar Series on March 24
Published on March 17, 2021
Dennis Pennington of Michigan State University will provide a Michigan wheat crop and research update. -
New grant to help carrot and wheat growers deter invisible pests
Published on March 11, 2021
Entomologist Marisol Quintanilla will lead a team in unraveling the mysteries of a microscopic pest of carrots and wheat. -
Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson will present at Wheat Wisdom Webinar Series on March 17
Published on March 9, 2021
Peter Johnson, formerly of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will talk about fine-tuning wheat. -
Farm budgets: planning now for profits
Published on March 9, 2021
March 30 webinar will discuss the various nuances of farm profitability. -
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program
Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31. -
Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop
Published on March 1, 2021
Even though air temperatures dropped to as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit in February, the wheat crop around the state is still in excellent condition. -
Pete Berry will present at Wheat Wisdom Webinar Series on March 10
Published on March 1, 2021
Pete Berry of ADAS will talk about enhancing wheat yields in Europe and the U.S. -
Phil Needham will present at Wheat Wisdom Webinar Series on Feb. 24
Published on February 22, 2021
The author will cover topics related to fall wheat management and combine residue management.