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Overseeding cover crops
Published on June 7, 2012
Overseeding cover crops can give farms another option for integrating them into their rotation. -
Annual ryegrass: A great cover crop, but can we control it?
Published on June 6, 2012
Michigan farmers are increasing their use of annual ryegrass as new varieties have been released. -
Has the king crop been dethroned?
Published on June 4, 2012
The king of cover crops has been overtaken by the prince of cover crops. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management. -
Cover crop choices following winter wheat
Published on May 22, 2012
Now is the time to decide what cover crop you will plant following wheat. -
Irrigation to aid germination
Published on May 21, 2012
Irrigation can greatly improve germination and resulting stands in dry soil conditions. -
Spring black stem found in many Michigan alfalfa fields
Published on May 9, 2012
Spring black stem is a fungal disease that can cause significant damage to alfalfa yield and quality. -
Green fields are great, but farmer’s need to control cereal rye now
Published on April 13, 2012
Spring is the time to manage cover crops, especially the fast-growing cereal rye. -
Fall-planted brassica cover crop winter-kill and weed suppression
Published on March 28, 2012
If you are looking for a cover crop to reduce compaction and suppress winter annual weeds, oilseed radish is worth considering. -
Building soil quality with an oilseed radish cover crop—where did the N go?
Published on March 12, 2012
There is a great deal of interest in using cover crops to build soil quality. One crop in particular—oilseed radish (OSR) —has received a lot of attention.