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The steps for good quality corn silage begins now What are the important questions you need to discuss as the growing season begins? As fieldwork begins, think about how you are approaching your planning process for your crops this season. Photo by Jon LaPorte As field work begins in Michigan many dairy farmers in the state shift into feed producing gear. Often, many resources and silage discussions occur in late summer or early fall; however, the path to great quality corn silage should begin long before harvest. It begins in the spring with good planning. What are the important questions yo...

Post-emergent weed control topic for May 13 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast May 5, 2021 The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 13, 2021, will feature Michigan State University weed scientist Erin Burns discussing effective post-emergent weed control strategies in field crops. Photo by Erin Burns, MSU Weeds compete with crops for water, nutrients and light, leading to reductions in crop yield. To maintain yield, it is critical not to miss the timing window for good weed control. Weather, herbicide resistant weeds and unforeseen problems can all contribute to weed challenges. Join us for the Mi...

Daniel Bublitz, MSU sugarbeet specialist, will focus on rhizoctonia root and crown rot during the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 6, 2021.

The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 29, 2021, will feature Ohio State University entomologist Kelley Tilmon discussing slug life cycle, early season impacts on crops, scouting and management strategies.

Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off 2021 growing season beginning April 1 March 15, 2021 This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season. Each year, farmers have a sense of anticipation, excitement, joy, anxiety and relief as they prepare for the new growing season. Farming is a profession that requires a certain amount of faith concerning things beyond their control such as weather, potential pests and crop prices. To address potential issues and concerns during the growing season, Michigan Stat...