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Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Wheat stripe rust outbreak and Fusarium head scab risk prediction
Published on May 23, 2024
Wheat stripe rust has developed quickly across Michigan. Stripe rust can result in significant yield loss. It’s important to scout to determine if a fungicide is warranted. -
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm
Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found. -
Wheat watchers week of May 20, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Wheat watchers week of May 13, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 9, 2024
Published on May 9, 2024
Crops are starting to emerge. Wheat hit Feekes 10 and alfalfa weevil feeding continues. -
Regional wheat field days offered in Gratiot and Huron counties
Published on May 9, 2024
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you.