News
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Managing red clover that was frost-seeded into wheat
Published on July 16, 2012
We don’t have a drought everywhere in Michigan! -
Cover crops: Are your acres covered?
Published on July 16, 2012
Cover crop survey is now available for farmers to make sure their acres are counted. -
Consider incorporating cover crops following early harvested sugarbeets
Published on July 11, 2012
Sugarbeets harvested in August will allow growers to establish cover crops as a soil-health builder and nematode-trap crop. -
How hot? How dry? Enviro-weather tools help answer these questions
Published on July 10, 2012
Fruit and vegetable growers can use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous years and “normal” years. -
Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops
Published on July 5, 2012
The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk. -
Cover crops for dairy farms
Published on June 27, 2012
Cover crops can be a great option for dairy farmers looking to add nitrogen to the soil, reduce weed pressure, build soil organic matter and suppress nematodes. -
Exploring alternative field crops
Published on June 18, 2012
These alternative crops involve both risks and opportunities. -
Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets
Published on June 15, 2012
Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs. -
The importance of scouting your fields
Published on June 13, 2012
Crop scouting keeps you on top of field conditions, helps you catch and diagnose problems early and allows for timely corrective action before major crop losses occur. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862.