MSU Extension Drought Resources

Weed Management

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  2025 Regional Crop and Pest Management Update locations and dates announced

  Published on October 29, 2024
  Register now for one of six in-person Crop and Pest Management Updates scheduled across Michigan this winter.

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  Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

  Published on June 21, 2023
  MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.

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  Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables

  Published on June 16, 2023
  The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.

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  Drought resources for Michigan farmers

  Published on June 15, 2023
  A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.

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  Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.

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  Dry forecast: How will that impact weed control?

  Published on June 1, 2023
  Weeds under environmental stress are hard to control.

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  Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Field Crops

  Published on October 13, 2022
  The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Field Crops provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.

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  Crabgrass control during a hot summer

  Published on June 29, 2022
  Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas.

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  Dry conditions will impact early season weed control

  Published on May 26, 2021
  What do dry conditions mean for weed management?

• Dry conditions will likely impact herbicide carryover to rotational crops

  Published on July 27, 2012
  Dry conditions this growing season throughout most of Michigan have not only affected the current crop, but will likely impact rotational crops including wheat and cover crops planted this fall.

• Conserving soil moisture in vegetables: Effects of weed management and cover crop mulches

  Published on July 18, 2012
  During hot, dry summers like this, timely weed management and retention of surface mulch can help reduce crop stress and minimize irrigation costs.

• Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops

  Published on July 5, 2012
  The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk.

• Irrigation to improve herbicide performance

  Published on May 21, 2012
  Irrigation can greatly improve herbicide performance in dry soil conditions.