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Michigan flood: Resources to assist flood-impacted areas
Published on May 20, 2020
Recent flooding has submerged communities and neighborhoods, and left many Michigan residents with unanswered questions. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event. -
Assessing freeze injury to wheat in Michigan
Published on May 12, 2020
Late season frost can damage wheat, so scout now. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020
Published on May 7, 2020
Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations. -
Early season disease management: It’s time to start scouting for wheat diseases
Published on April 29, 2020
Scouting your fields early in the season will put you ahead of the game in the fight against wheat diseases. -
Perennial grass that can feed your animals and provide flour for bread
Published on April 20, 2020
New videos discuss intermediate wheatgrass, once only considered for pasture, as a potential multi-use cover crop. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2020
Published on April 18, 2020
As field activities begin to heat up, temperatures are expected to cool down. Here are some things to consider for the agriculture community. -
Weed control in winter wheat: What do I need to consider?
Published on April 16, 2020
Timely herbicide applications are important for weed control in winter wheat. -
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 6
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 6: Financial costs & farm records -
Managing weeds when seeding cover crops
Published on March 17, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at the compatibility of different cover crop species with herbicides used in corn, soybean and wheat.