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The Impact of Feed Diversity on Dairy Health and Productivity
Diversity in dairy ration is essential for optimizing the nutrition, health, and productivity of dairy herds. Different feed components provide varying nutrient profiles that can be tailored to meet the …
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MSU Extension tips on managing tar spot of corn mid-season
As Michigan has been receiving more timely moisture events and the summer starts to turn hot and humid, growers need to be scouting for Tar Spot. There are no reports …
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Welcome Kathleen Zahm
Summer Agronomy Intern We are thrilled to welcome Kathleen Zahm to the team. Kathleen Zahm is a Junior at Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Business. Her passion for agriculture …
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Planalytics Greenreport: Winter Wheat Yield Forecast
DF Seeds providing optimal quality seed for unique Michigan climate DF Seeds is constantly researching better varieties for your Michigan farm. Wheat is no exception. We are always looking for …
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Excessive Heat Returns to the Plains
In the 6 to 10-day forecast, excessive heat returns to the south-central U.S. and will put additional stress on crops and animals in the region. Forecasters are concerned that the …
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Michigan Soy Sauce Market Offers a Flexible, Stable Premium Program
Next time you’re cooking up a stir fry or sitting down at your favorite Asian restaurant and you go to add some Kikkoman soy sauce to your dish, take a …
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Michigan Growers non-GMO Weed Control
Michigan growers can get a better return per acre with non-GMO soybeans. DF Seeds varieties offer comparable yields to GMO soybeans. Therefore, the main consideration is the change in how …
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When to spray fungicide to protect your wheat crop and maximize yield
With some warmth and rain, the wheat in Michigan is growing fast. Soon the flag leaf and head will be emerging, and it will be time for fungicide applications. This …
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How MAC Has Brought Stability and Growth to Michigan Ag for Nearly 50 Years and Counting
Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) may have started as a small trading office in Lansing in 1976, but today it’s the largest grain handler in the state. That growth is a …
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Spring and Early Summer Forecast
Planalytics updated their forecast for spring planting and there was little change from the original forecast issued in February. La Nina has finally moved to ENSO cool neutral after three …
