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Timely post-herbicide applications will improve profits in soybeans
Published on June 6, 2013
It is important to make timely post-emergence herbicide applications to preserve soybean yield and profits. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Slow progress and relatively slow crop development in the west central region. -
Land-rolling soybeans in 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Using land rollers in soybean production has advantages and disadvantages. Here are recommendations for reducing the adverse conditions created by land rolling. -
Michigan Flower Planting Day June 8
Published on June 6, 2013
The Michigan Senate declared Saturday, June 8, as a day to encourage residents to beautify their homes with Michigan-grown flowers. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Growers need one more short weather window to wrap-up planting in the northeast region. -
Planting delays are not unique to Mid-Michigan
Published on June 6, 2013
States across the Corn Belt have experienced above normal precipitation over the last three months leading to delayed planting. -
Red turnip beetles have emerged in Christmas tree fields and vegetable gardens
Published on June 6, 2013
These brightly colored beetles feed on weeds in Christmas tree fields, but may feed on several vegetables in home gardens. -
Managing the impact of rain on your field crops
Published on June 6, 2013
Now is a good time to evaluate the cropping system to see how well it stands up against the force of spring rains. -
Reaching the elusive 300 bushel yield for corn
Published on June 6, 2013
Michigan State University Extension and Dekalb/Asgrow are collaborating to field test corn hybrids under diverse growing conditions in an Ingham County, Mich., research plot this summer. -
Controlling grubs in nursery fields
Published on June 6, 2013
Grubs were found around the roots of dying arborvitae shrubs in a west Michigan nursery field.