Field Crops

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Team provides research-based field crop production recommendations and resources. Producer input drives the focus and priorities of the field crops team. Assistance is assessable through educational programs, fact sheets, bulletins, articles, websites, and individual contacts. The goal is to improve crop production efficiency through increased yields, improved quality, decreased input costs, protected yields, and new technologies.

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• Water control devices and sub irrigation, two different, yet similar systems

  May 16, 2012 | Natalie Rector | Blocking tile flow is not the same as true sub-irrigation.

• Western bean cutworm traps are popping up across Michigan

  May 16, 2012 | Marilyn Thelen | The week of May 13 marks the beginning of the 2012 MSU Western Bean Cutworm Trap Network.

• HOT TOPICProtecting wheat from leaf and head diseases

  May 14, 2012 | Martin Nagelkirk | Wheat heads will soon begin to appear, marking the time for some critical decisions regarding the use of fungicides to protect against both leaf and head diseases.

• HOT TOPIC2012 Field Project: Impact of Spring Weather on Alfalfa Quality – week of May 7th sample results

  May 14, 2012 | Faith Cullens | Alfalfa harvest should begin this week (week of May 14) for most locations in the southern part of Michigan.

• HOT TOPICRegional reports on Michigan field crops – May 10, 2012

  May 10, 2012 | MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• HOT TOPICIdentifying and responding to soybean emergence problems

  May 10, 2012 | Mike Staton | Soybean producers can minimize yield losses by detecting and diagnosing emergence problems early.

• HOT TOPICEnvironmental conditions surrounding planting impact corn stand and viability

  May 10, 2012 | Marilyn Thelen | Cool, wet spring weather impacts seed germination and hardiness. Farmers can assess stands to see how April-planted corn endured.

• HOT TOPICSpring black stem found in many Michigan alfalfa fields

  May 9, 2012 | Faith Cullens | Spring black stem is a fungal disease that can cause significant damage to alfalfa yield and quality.

• HOT TOPICPay close attention to soybean planting depth

  May 9, 2012 | Mike Staton | Planting soybean seed at the proper depth will get your 2012 soybean crop off to a good start.

• HOT TOPICWeather impact on alfalfa quality assessed by field project

  May 8, 2012 | Kathy Lee | MSU Extension educators have coordinated a short-term field project to assess the effects of this spring’s unusual weather conditions on the growth and quality of alfalfa across Michigan.

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