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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.

  • Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension

    Published on June 2, 2025
    Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting.

  • When should you retrofit your center pivot irrigation system?

    Published on May 30, 2025
    An economic decision support tool.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

    Published on May 29, 2025
    Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.

  • Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

    Published on May 22, 2025
    Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 22, 2025

    Published on May 22, 2025
    Wheat is heading out and just starting to flower on some acres. Cool weather slowed down corn and soybean progress.

  • Submit your session or speaker ideas for 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

    Published on May 19, 2025
    Great Lakes Expo organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.

  • Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

    Published on May 16, 2025
    Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 15, 2025

    Published on May 15, 2025
    Corn and soybeans continue to emerge while planting is ongoing. Wheat is at Feekes 9 (flag leaf fully emerged) and early 10 (boot stage).

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 8, 2025

    Published on May 8, 2025
    Corn and soybeans started emerging, and wheat is at Feekes 8/9 (flag leaf emerging to fully emerged with ligule).

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