Field Crops

Michigan State University Extension provides research-based field crop production recommendations and resources. Assistance is accessible 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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• Pest identification key to successful management

  May 23, 2013 | Marilyn Thelen | A good pest management program starts with the early identification. When pests are correctly identified early, there are more options. MSU Diagnostic Services can identify those pests and help save crops, time and money.

• HOT TOPICCentral Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  May 23, 2013 | Paul Gross | Rain, rain, go away! Central Michigan fields are saturated with standing water in many locations.

• HOT TOPICWest central Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  May 23, 2013 | Fred Springborn | Rapid progress followed by more rain delays in the west central region.

• HOT TOPICSouthwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  May 23, 2013 | Bruce MacKellar | Recent wet conditions have left standing water in some fields in the southwest region; however, most of the lower areas will avoid stand loss.

• HOT TOPICNortheast Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  May 23, 2013 | James DeDecker | Growers pushed to plant multiple crops last weekend before the rains hit. Now, it’s all about waiting out the weather.

• Dairy quality alfalfa ready to harvest in Southeast Michigan

  May 23, 2013 | Faith Cullens | According to PEAQ stick measurements and GDD, hay is ready in Southeast Michigan

• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  May 23, 2013 | Beth Bishop | Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.

• HOT TOPICEast central Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  May 23, 2013 | Dan Rossman | Producers made tremendous progress in getting corn and soybeans planted last week before rain halted most all field work earlier this week.

• Phytotoxicity: When an application appears to do more harm than good

  May 23, 2013 | Jan Byrne | Growers and gardeners can prevent phytotoxicity with these precautions.

• Identifying fields for pre-sidedress soil nitrate test

  May 23, 2013 | George Silva | Identifying the right fields and some prep work are critical to achieving the desired results from the pre-sidedress soil nitrate test.

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