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The purpose of the Research & Education Advisory Council is to be a central trusted source of information for the grower/owners and staff of Michigan Sugar Company, as well as to advocate and participate in the advancement of the industry as a whole. The goal of the Council is to promote and assemble reasearch projects and agronomy information from a wide range of sources, and to facilitate various educational efforts through multiple mediums in order to increase productivity and profitability for all stakeholders.
 
 

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 Factors to Consider for Sugarbeet ReplantingAdded on April 30, 2013
  

Thorough field evaluation is advised when determining the need to replant
sugarbeets.

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 Planting Sugarbeets in Warm Soil Will Increase Seedling DiseasesAdded on April 30, 2013
  

Sugarbeets planted in warm moist soils will have an increased risk of seedling
diseases such as Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Aphanomyces and Fusarium.

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 Managing sugarbeet cyst nematodesAdded on April 04, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #7)

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 Managing sugarbeet cyst nematodes is one of the ten key components to improveAdded on April 04, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #7)

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 Controlling Rhizoctonia root rot is one of the ten key components to improveAdded on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #6)

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 Nitrogen rate and application method is one of the ten key components to improveAdded on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys to Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #5)

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 Narrow rows are one of the ten key components to improve sugarbeet quality.Added on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #4)

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 Optimum plant population is one of the ten key components to improve sugarbeetAdded on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #3)

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 Early planting is one of the ten key components to improve sugarbeetAdded on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #2)

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 Variety Selection is one of ten key components to improve sugarbeetAdded on March 15, 2013
  

Ten Keys for Higher Sugarbeet Quality (Tip #1)

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 Growers' MeetingsAdded on December 20, 2012
  

2013 Sugarbeet Growers' Meetings

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 Select Sugarbeet Varieties to Match Traits Needed for Each Individual FieldAdded on November 19, 2012
  

Sugarbeet variety selection is a key component to minimize production problems associated with each individual field.

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 Select Sugarbeet Varieties to Match Traits Needed for Each Individual FieldAdded on November 14, 2012
  

Sugarbeet variety selection is a key component to minimize production problems associated with each individual field.

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 Evaluate Effectiveness of Sugarbeet Cercospora Spray Program at HarvestAdded on November 14, 2012
  

Cercospora leaf spot should be controlled season long. Significant leaf spot at the end of season can reduce both tonnage and sugar content.

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 Evaluate Sugarbeet Fields in August to Determine Production Issues in the FutureAdded on August 13, 2012
  

Article: Steven Poindexter, MSU Extension

Many sugarbeet yield limiting factors can be determined in August by evaluating each field. Management practices can be implemented in future rotations to avoid the same issues.

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 Annual Research Tour, Tuesday, August 21, 2012Added on July 23, 2012
  

Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center
Annual Research Tour, Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Sign in at 8:00 am; tours begin at 9 am; Norms Catered lunch at 12:15 pm.

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 Pre-harvest Intervals for FungicidesAdded on July 19, 2012
  

Pre-harvest Intervals for Fungicides

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 Time to Sample Fields for Sugarbeet Cyst NematodesAdded on July 18, 2012
  

Steven Poindexter's Article:Time to Sample Fields for Sugarbeet Cyst Nematodes

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 Consider Incorporating Cover Crops Following Early Harvested SugarbeetsAdded on July 18, 2012
  

Steven Poindexter's Article: Consider Incorporating Cover Crops Following Early Harvested Sugarbeets

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 Sugarbeet Cyst Nematode Sampling Program, 2012Added on July 02, 2012
  

This protocol provides some general guidelines and advice on methods, frequencies and timing of sampling soil for sugarbeet cyst nematode. Because sampling is necessary of sugarbeet cyst nematode identification, Michigan Sugar Company will pay the analysis costs for sampling.

The program will run from July to the end of August. Read the guidelines for more information on how to send in samples

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 Sugarbeet Growers Need to Select Oilseed Radish Varieties CarefullyAdded on June 25, 2012
  

Steven Poindexter's Article: Sugarbeet Growers Need to Select Oilseed Radish Varieties Carefully

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 Follow Guidelines for Cercopora Leaf Spot Resistance ManagementAdded on June 25, 2012
  

Steven Poindexter's Article: Follow Guidelines for Cercopora Leaf Spot Resistance Management

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 EBDC Fungicides as a Resistance Management ToolAdded on June 25, 2012
  

EBDC Fungicides as a Resistance Management Tool for CLS

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 Ontario: 2012 Recommendations for Cercospora Leaf SpotAdded on June 04, 2012
  

Ontario: 2012 Recommendations for Cercospora Leaf Spot

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 Controlling Roundup Ready CanolaAdded on May 31, 2012
  

Controlling Roundup Ready Canola Article

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 Weed Resistance ManagementAdded on May 29, 2012
  

Article on Weed Resistance Management

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 Quadris: Broadcast vs BandedAdded on May 18, 2012
  

Quadris: Broadcast vs Banded Article

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 Nitrogen should be Applied Early to SugarbeetsAdded on May 04, 2012
  

Steve Poindexter's article: Nitrogen should be Applied Early to Sugarbeets

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 Foliar Application of Quadris Fungicide Can Control Rhizoctonia in SugarbeetsAdded on May 04, 2012
  

Steve Poindexter's article: Foliar Application of Quadris Fungicide Can Control Rhizoctonia in Sugarbeets

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 Boron Can Be Important in Sugarbeet ProductionAdded on May 04, 2012
  

Steve Poindexter's article: Boron Can Be Important in Sugarbeet Production

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 MSUE DigestsAdded on April 24, 2012
  

MSUE Digests

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 Headline: 9.2 oz vs 12 ozAdded on April 19, 2012
  

There have been some questions on if you have or think you have resistance or no resistance with Headline for Cercospora, should you go from the recommended Michigan Sugar Company rate of 9.2 oz to the maximum rate of 12 oz.

According to Caren A. Schmidt, Technical Service Representative for BASF, Caren has indicated an increase in rate would have almost no impact in a field where resistance has already developed. If an isolate can tolerate 9 oz it will also tolerate 12 oz. As for the fields where resistance has not yet occurred, there is no data supporting or denying the strategy to increase the rate to 12 oz, thus Michigan Sugar is still recommending the 9.2 oz rate for those fields.

Greg Clark
Michigan Sugar Company, Agronomist

 

 Information from Weather InnovationsAdded on March 26, 2012
  

Weather Innovations Information

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 2012 Pesticide & Fertilizer Price ListAdded on March 13, 2012
  

2012 Pesticide & Fertilizer Price List

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 Super Tin Safety informationAdded on March 13, 2012
  

Super Tin Safety information

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 Weed Science Society of America - Herbicide Resistance Education and Training ModulesAdded on March 12, 2012
  

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is an organization that fosters an awareness of weeds and their impact on our environment. They provide science-based information to the public and government policymakers while promoting research, education, and outreach activities.

Herbicide resistance education and training have been identified as critical paths in advancing the adoption of proactive best management programs to delay or mitigate the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds.

A proposal was accepted by the WSSA Herbicide Resistant Plants Committee (E12) and the Herbicide Resistance Education (S71) committee to form a special sub-committee to review, update, and modify current web-based herbicide resistance training modules. The Team has created five lessons (see below) for an intended audience of consultantfield advisorcertified agronomist.

John Soteres, Sub-committee Lead, on behalf of Wes Everman, Les Glasgow, Lynn Ingegneri Jill Schroeder, David Shaw, Jeff Stachler, and Francois Tardif

Link: http://www.wssa.net/LessonModules/herbicide-resistant-weeds/index.htm

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 Maximizing your 2011 Beet Crop (Originally added May 2, 2011)Added on May 02, 2011
  

Maximizing your 2011 Beet Crop

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 Michiganbeets.com (Originally added May 2, 2011)Added on May 02, 2011
  

Check out MichiganBeets.com provided by Beetcast

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 Betamix Available (Originally added March 30, 2011)Added on March 30, 2011
  

Conventional Herbicide Available to Purchase

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 New MSU Extension Website For AgricultureAdded on March 25, 2011
  

Michigan State University Extension has developed and launched a new website for Agriculture called MSU Extension News for Agriculture. It contains brief articles, alerts, and research.
Be sure to check it out at http://news.msue.msu.edu/ or click the More Info link to the right of this message.

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 Not a Normal Year for Insects for 2013Added on May 09, 2013
  

Early season insect control

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 Return of rain will be the return of Cercospora leafspotAdded on July 31, 2012
  

Steve Poindexter's article "Return of rain will be the return of Cercospora leafspot in sugarbeets

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 DSV's and Cercospora LeafspotAdded on June 20, 2012
  

Cercospora has been found

We have had positive identification of cercospora leafspot in Ontario this week. Our DSVs, according to Beetcast, are over 40 in several locations with the highest being in Brown City yesterday (DSV of 44). It is time to get the sprayer ready and be prepared to stay ahead of any infestation!

There has been a lot of discussion on Resistance Management of Fungicides and you have received a flier early this year on our recommendations. If you need a refresher or another copy, you can go to our www web site and find the article under Ag Updates or in the REACh/Research folder under Field Alerts. If we follow Beetcast and variety susceptibility to cercospora, we should be able to keep this crop healthy and growing.

It is extremely important to be timely with your fungicide applications and to rotate classes of fungicides as we move through this summer season. With temperatures in the 90s, the DSV values will be climbing quickly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Greg Clark, Agronomist, or Jim Stewart, Research Director. Your Agriculturalist can also help you with selection of fungicides and timing of sprays.

Have a great day.

 

 Cercospora Leafspot Found in Ontario, CanadaAdded on June 19, 2012
  

Cercospora Leafspot Found in Ontario, Canada - 2012

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 Yellowstriped Armyworm and Variegated CutwormAdded on June 06, 2012
  

Factsheet: Yellowstriped Armyworm and Variegated Cutworm

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 REACh: Cercospora Leafspot Resistance Management in SugarbeetsAdded on June 05, 2012
  

REACh: Cercospora Leafspot Resistance Management in Sugarbeets bulletin

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 Cercospora Disease Severity ValuesAdded on June 05, 2012
  

FYI: Cercospora Disease Severity Values Are Accumulating Faster Than Last Year Due To Early Planting

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 Spinach LeafminerAdded on May 17, 2012
  

Spinach Leafminer Factsheet

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 White GrubsAdded on May 04, 2012
  

White Grubs

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 Revised: Black Cutworm Factsheet - - NEW Asana XL RatesAdded on May 02, 2012
  

Black Cutworm Factsheet

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 From the Fields: Flea BeetlesAdded on April 10, 2012
  

Flea Beetles

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 Possible Plant Problems for 2012Added on March 23, 2012
  

Plant Problems for 2012

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 2013 Cercospora Leaf Spot ManagementAdded on March 27, 2013
  

2013 CLS Resistance Management

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 Cercospora leafspot Resistance Management Bulletin for 2013Added on December 20, 2012
  

2013 Cercospora leafspot Resistance Management Program.

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 Cercospora Leafspot Resistance Management, 2012Added on May 02, 2012
  

Cercospora Leafspot Resistance Management

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 REACh Sugarbeet Cyst Nematodes FlyerAdded on June 14, 2011
  

Sugarbeet Cyst Nematodes

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 REACh Cercospora Leafspot FlyerAdded on June 14, 2011
  

Cercospora Leafspot

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 Management Guidelines for Controlling Rhizoctonia Flyer - Revision 04-2011Added on April 28, 2011
  

Management Guidelines for Controlling Rhizoctonia

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