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Date:2014/03/10
Research and observations in 2013 can help producers improve sugarbeet management for future crops.
Posted on March 6, 2014 by Steven Poindexter, Michigan State University Extension
Every year, new research is conducted that can help produ...
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Date:2014/03/10
Successful sugarbeet stand establishment involves managing the key factors that affect emergence.
Posted on March 6, 2014 by Steven Poindexter, Michigan State University Extension
Sugarbeet stand establishment involves the combination of ...
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Date:2014/03/10
Growers can broadcast legume and brassica seeds in late winter to produce inexpensive cover, forage and fertility for years to come.
Posted on March 6, 2014 by James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension
Frost seeding is the practi...
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Date:2014/03/10
MSU Extension’s 2014 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series is getting good participation from Michigan, several other states, Ontario and even Australia.
Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jim Isleib, Michigan State University Extension
The 2014 Beginni...
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Date:2014/03/10
Recent MSU pest management meeting survey shows soybean sudden death syndrome is on the rise in southwestern Michigan fields.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bruce MacKellar, Michigan State University Extension
Soybean sudden death syndrome (SD...
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Date:2014/03/10
MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bruce MacKellar, Michigan State University Extension
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Date:2014/03/10
Fruit growers need to analyze their pest and disease control strategies for the 2014 growing season.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Mark Longstroth, Bill Shane, Michigan State University Extension
As we shiver through the 2014 winter, spring a...
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Date:2014/03/10
Milk has been shown to be an effective alternative disinfectant for greenhouse tools to prevent the manual transmission of viruses.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Heidi Wollaeger, Michigan State University Extension
Tomato spotted wilt virus.
S...
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Date:2014/03/10
Scout incoming propagules for thrips and release beneficials regularly.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Heidi Wollaeger, Michigan State University Extension, and Dave Smitley, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Entomology
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Date:2014/03/10
Basic management will help keep horses healthy in stressful situations.
Posted on March 1, 2014 by Karen Waite, Michigan State University Extension
The winter months have provided a great deal of stress, not only in people, but also in horse...
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Date:2014/03/10
It’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extension
As farmers we know that we are losing some of our feedstuffs to “...
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Date:2014/03/10
t’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink. It’s a big deal, so what can you do about it?
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extension
In part one of this two pa...
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Date:2014/03/10
Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Julianna Wilson, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Entomology
Honey bee. Photo credit: Julianna Wilso...
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Date:2014/03/10
Beef calf scours signs and treatment strategies.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kevin Gould, Michigan State University Extension and Dan Grooms, DVM, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Common signs of calf scours:
Watery stools that may ...
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Date:2014/03/10
Managing calf scours in young beef calves.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kevin Gould, Michigan State University Extension and Dan Grooms, DVM, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
The winter of 2013-14 is going down as one of the hardest in...
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Date:2014/03/10
Three upcoming Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings will be held in Bad Axe, Shepherd and Cadillac.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extension
Rules, regulations and record keeping requirements are...
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Date:2014/03/10
The new Farm Bill increases funding for energy conservation practice implementation. Complementary funding can be obtained through utility rebates and technical assistance programs.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Charles Gould, and Al Go, Michi...
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Date:2014/03/10
It’s important to be aware of Food Safety Modernization Act water standards. This article outlines the proposed standards and gives information about how to learn more.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Phil Tocco, Michigan State University Extensi...
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Date:2014/03/10
MSU researchers seek farmer input on nitrogen management, stover harvest, climate and cover crops.
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Paul Gross, Michigan State University Extension
Corn is one of the most important crops grown by American far...
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Date:2014/03/10
The MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Program is a cooperative effort between the Michigan Cattlemen's Association, Michigan State University, and Plank Farm.
Posted on February 27, 2014 by Kevin Gould, Michigan State University Extension
MCA/MSU Bull...