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Falling numbers in wheat: What causes it and why am I getting docked?
Published on August 23, 2023
How are falling numbers determined and why is wheat discounted if they are too low? -
MSU team to use $611K USDA grant to explore heavy metals in crops
Published on August 17, 2023
Intended to serve as a resource for growers, food industries and policymakers, the project has three overarching objectives aimed at uncovering the circumstances that lead to heavy metal uptake and what can be done to mitigate it. -
Michigan State Wheat Breeding and Genetics published 2023 Wheat Variety Performance Trials
Published on August 4, 2023
MSU's Wheat Breeding and Genetics worked with 7 cooperators in 7 Michigan counties to test the performance of 102 wheat varieties from 11 different organizations. -
Grain bin and manure pit safety
Published on July 21, 2023
Providing Michigan farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms. -
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?
Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. -
MSU researchers receive $750K grant to study soil health amid changing rainfall patterns
Published on July 11, 2023
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
What’s that black mold on my wheat?
Published on July 6, 2023
Sooty mold and black point are appearing on wheat. -
Thrips, aphids and mites: Piercing-sucking pests that thrive in dry weather
Published on July 5, 2023
Due to the warm, dry nature of this summer, concerns of insect problems are on the horizon for field crops. -
Fire plans prevent harvest season from going up in smoke
Published on June 29, 2023
With most of Michigan in a drought, preventing fires during harvest time is critical. -
MSU Wheat Field Day 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
Dennis Pennington, Eric Olsen, Cristy Sprague, Manni Singh and Marty Chilvers presented their research to a diverse group of industry members at the 11th Annual MSU Wheat Field Day.