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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Soybeans began flowering, side dressed nitrogen applications continued in corn, and wheat kernels began to dry down. -
The comeback of the European corn borer?
Published on June 19, 2024
Join MSU Extension to hear Jocelyn Smith discussing European corn borer during the June 27 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
No-till? No problem
Published on June 19, 2024
The No-Till Field Day on July 19 will allow registrants to view no-till soil surfaces and subsurfaces and learn about the challenges and successes of no-till. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeets
Published on June 18, 2024
Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist, will provide strategies for controlling Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets during the June 20 Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues as growing season picks up speed
Published on June 5, 2024
It’s not too late to join the live series that provides timely, relevant information to field crops farmers and connects them to MSU specialists weekly. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 30, 2024
Published on May 30, 2024
Significant planting progress made for both corn and soybeans. Potatoes began flowering. Stripe rust in wheat continues to be confirmed throughout the state. -
Directed spray applications in corn coming up in June 6 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 28, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on June 6 for management recommendations on directed spray applications in corn. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found. -
2024 MSU Weed Tour is June 26
Published on May 17, 2024
Come join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with planning postemergence weed control for the season ahead
Published on May 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 16 to plan your postemergence weed control options with Erin Burns. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging
Published on April 30, 2024
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with conservation for soil health
Published on April 17, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 25 as Abby Smith with the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses conservation practices. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and soybean planting considerations
Published on April 11, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 18 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.