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Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health
Published on February 9, 2014
Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage. -
Midwest Cover Crop Council surveys soybean growers, agronomists and certified crop advisors
Published on January 31, 2014
What challenges do soybean farmers face planting cover crops before and after soybeans? -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Alternative nitrogen sources
Published on December 23, 2013
Remember to take nitrogen credits when you use other nitrogen sources. -
Cover crops Part 2: Valuable cultural component of your organic weed management toolkit
Published on December 4, 2013
Cover crops can contribute to weed management in some unexpected ways. -
Cover crops Part 1: Valuable cultural component of your organic weed management toolkit
Published on December 4, 2013
When applied correctly, cover cropping can have benefits beyond soil health. -
Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators. -
Grazing crop residues
Published on October 9, 2013
Grazing crop residues can help lower the costs of feeding your herd.