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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025
Published on April 24, 2025
Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating. -
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025
Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands.