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  • Wet weather delays wheat management practices

    Date:2014/05/18

    While wheat growers have repeatedly been sidelined by wet conditions, wheat continues to develop. This could spell difficulty for growers wanting to apply crop inputs on a timely basis. Posted on May 16, 2014 by Martin Nagelkirk, Michigan State...

  • Early rapid wheat growth may change weed management plans

    Date:2014/05/18

    Wet conditions and rapid wheat growth may alter your weed management plans. Here are some considerations for fields that have not yet been treated. Posted on May 16, 2014 by Christy Sprague, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Pla...

  • Nutrient use efficiency and effectiveness are not necessarily the same

    Date:2014/05/18

    The goal of nutrient management should ideally be to achieve a balance between optimal nutrient use efficiency and optimal crop productivity. Posted on May 16, 2014 by George Silva, Michigan State University Extension There is considerable...

  • New Right to Farm Act Siting GAAMP now in effect

    Date:2014/05/18

    Agriculture Commission adopted new Site Selection GAAMPs. The new GAAMP has the potential to open the door to more urban agriculture and local food activity. Posted on May 16, 2014 by Kurt H. Schindler, Michigan State University Extension Ne...

  • Changes to the Right to Farm 2014 Site Selection GAAMPs

    Date:2014/05/18

    The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently made significant changes to the GAAMPs for Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities. Livestock producers should be familiar with these changes. ...

  • Diplodia tip blight management in trees

    Date:2014/05/18

    Diplodia tip blight can attack trees of any age. Time fungicide applications to protect new growth from bud break through full candle elongation. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jill O’Donnell, Michigan State University Extension Brown, stunted ne...

  • North Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    The field crop planting window narrows in North Central Michigan. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Paul Gross, Michigan State University Extension Weather The rains continue to fall, delaying planting for at least another week. The region has rec...

  • Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Recent heavy precipitation and severe weather missed Southwest Michigan. Plan to attend our next St. Joseph County IPM Breakfast meeting May 27. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bruce MacKellar, Michigan State University Extension Planting progress...

  • Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Some scattered planting of corn and soybeans occurred in the last week, but most growers in Northeast Michigan are waiting for soil conditions to improve. Posted on May 15, 2014 by James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension Weathe...

  • West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Planting progress is at a virtual standstill in West Central Michigan. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Fred Springborn, Michigan State University Extension Weather Light rain followed by thunderstorms and heavy rains kept many growers out of the...

  • Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Wet weather and poor field conditions continues to hamper planting progress. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension Weather Rain and wet fields continue to hamper planting in the region. Huron County farm...

  • East Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Wet, soggy field conditions continue to keep field work at a standstill. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Dan Rossman, Michigan State University Extension Corn spiking out of the ground in Gratiot County on May 14, 2014. Photo credit: Dan Rossman, ...

  • Downy mildew of hops already reported in Michigan for 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    As the first hop bines emerge, growers are already reporting symptoms of downy mildew infection. Early and consistent protectant spray strategies will be critical to season-long control of this difficult disease. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Erin L...

  • Recommendations for planting large soybean seed

    Date:2014/05/18

    Large soybean seed may create some challenges. Understanding the challenges and the strategies for overcoming them will improve seed performance in 2014. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension Soybean se...

  • Improving soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting

    Date:2014/05/18

    The potential for soil crusting is high this spring and the following information will help you improve soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting. Posted on May 15, 2014 by Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension Due to the wea...

  • European brown rot fungus spore levels are high in tart cherry orchards with carryover inoculum

    Date:2014/05/18

    After examining European brown rot strikes from tart cherry tree samples in Northwest Michigan, extensive sporulation was observed, particularly at the base of dead flowers infected last year. Initiate control sprays at popcorn this year. Posted...

  • Celebrate 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives

    Date:2014/05/18

    Discover the resources made possible through the Smith-Lever Act and the Cooperative Extension Service. Posted on May 14, 2014 by Kathy Jamieson, Michigan State University Extension President Woodrow Wilson signed the innovative Smith-Lever ...

  • Michigan State University Extension internship program set to expand

    Date:2014/05/18

    With the success of past internship programs Michigan State University has decided to expand the number of interns for the summer of 2014. Posted on May 14, 2014 by Nichole Hersch, Michigan State University Extension The Michigan State U...

  • Michigan hop growers: Stand and be counted!

    Date:2014/05/18

    The USDA is currently collecting hop acreage data. Michigan growers need to include their acreage in this important survey. Posted on May 14, 2014 by Erin Lizotte, and Rob Sirrine, Michigan State University Extension The USDA National Agri...

  • Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 14, 2014

    Date:2014/05/18

    Persistent wet conditions further slow progress in Central Michigan. Posted on May 14, 2014 by Fred Springborn, Michigan State University Extension Weather Light rain followed by thunderstorms and heavy rain kept most vegetable growers fro...