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Harvest recommendations for soybean fields with variable maturity
Published on September 12, 2023
Learn the risks and benefits of the options for harvesting soybean fields with variable maturity and how to select the best option for your farm. -
Risk of irrigation water on the road
Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it. -
Is it too late to apply fungicides to control white mold in soybeans?
Published on August 10, 2023
Considerations for deciding when it is too late to apply fungicides to control white mold. -
Grain bin and manure pit safety
Published on July 21, 2023
Providing Michigan farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms. -
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?
Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. -
Fungicide use for managing white mold in soybeans
Published on July 13, 2023
Consider these factors when deciding if and when fungicides should be applied to manage white mold in soybeans, as well as selecting effective fungicides and equipping and operating sprayers. -
July weather results in peak water use for most field crops
Published on July 12, 2023
Be prepared if rain falls short. -
MSU researchers receive $750K grant to study soil health amid changing rainfall patterns
Published on July 11, 2023
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
Should you plant double crop soybeans in Michigan?
Published on June 19, 2023
The high soybean price has increased interest in planting double crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.