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Cover crops are effective at reducing impacts of wind erosion in high wind events
Published on March 16, 2017
The value of cover crops was demonstrated during windy conditions on March 8, 2017, in southwest Michigan. -
Are homemade pesticides legal?
Published on March 6, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal? -
Cover crops as a learning tool in school gardens
Published on March 5, 2017
How did farmers grow food before there was synthetic fertilizer? -
Worried about cover crop termination? Interested in the latest cover crop developments?
Published on March 1, 2017
The Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference, March 15, 2017, offers researcher and farmer perspectives on cover crop use, termination and establishment in row crops, vegetables and forage/grazing. There’s still time to register! -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training
Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis. -
Enviroweather website modernization survey
Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use. -
Minimize negative impacts of winter manure spreading
Published on February 20, 2017
Farmers can make management decisions to protect water resources while spreading manure this winter. -
Why water control structures should be considered in your farming management
Published on February 14, 2017
Local producers are invited to a free workshop Feb. 23, 2017, that will provide tools needed for managing soil, water and nutrients on and off the farm. -
Will a living mulch work for your farm?
Published on February 9, 2017
Living mulches can be a great alternative for crops that use mulches.