Field Crops

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• Hay buyers should plan purchases early

  May 17, 2013 | Dennis Stein | Michigan hay producers are starting the production season with zero surplus supplies so buyers will need to purchase early rather than later.

• HOT TOPICMichigan hops update – May 17, 2013

  May 17, 2013 | Erin Lizotte | Hop growers are stringing hopyards around Michigan and starting to train this year’s bines. MSU Extension will be tracking hop development this season and providing growers with relevant pest management information.

• Efficient irrigation application volumes change throughout crop development

  May 17, 2013 | Lyndon Kelley | Most irrigation systems can be easily adjusted to provide application from half an inch to two inches. There is a right time for both, providing for the crop while making good use of rainfall.

• HOT TOPICSouthwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  May 16, 2013 | Bruce MacKellar | Growers in the southwest region should look for frost-damaged corn to see if areas of the field need to be re-planted.

• HOT TOPICEast central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  May 16, 2013 | Dan Rossman | Planting is in full swing in the east central region. Producers have been making good progress in just a few days.

• HOT TOPICCentral Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  May 16, 2013 | Paul Gross | Adjust planting depth as topsoil begins to dry out.

• HOT TOPICNortheast Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  May 16, 2013 | James DeDecker | A cold, wet Mother’s Day weekend halted fieldwork across the northeast, but temperatures will continue to recover over the next seven days.

• HOT TOPICTight forage supplies are forcing changes for 2013 planting season

  May 15, 2013 | Phil Kaatz | Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if producers wait too long to order their seed.

• Free analysis of wheat samples from Michigan

  May 15, 2013 | Martin Nagelkirk | Michigan Wheat Program has provided funds for the diagnostic evaluation of wheat samples by MSU’s Diagnostic Services during the 2013 growing season.

• HOT TOPICWinter wheat update – May 14, 2013

  May 14, 2013 | Martin Nagelkirk | Wheat is finally exhibiting some vigor following a cool, wet April. The crop is lagging a few days behind normal, but is reaching growth stage 7 (two visible nodes) in the southern third of Michigan.

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