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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025
Published on June 5, 2025
Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling. -
Fusarium research under watch: How science and regulation work together to protect U.S. agriculture
Published on June 5, 2025
The plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum has recently gained media attention, but why all the fuss? -
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur. -
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?
Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it. -
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks
Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.