Resources

Soil Health Service Provider Directory

Published on April 13, 2026
The purpose of this document is to highlight some of the businesses that offer cover crop related services to farmers across Michigan.
Roller Crimping to Terminate Cereal Rye Cover Crop in Michigan

Published on January 16, 2026
Successful roller crimping termination and maximum weed suppression require a consistent cover crop stand with adequate aboveground biomass. Here are some tips for maximizing cereal rye biomass to increase chances of success.
PFAS in Biosolids

Published on January 7, 2026
Understanding the benefits, drawbacks and management considerations of biosolid land application.
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers

Published on December 16, 2025
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on October 27, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Cover Crops for Michigan: Sunflower

Published on May 12, 2025
Sunflower is a quick-growing warm season annual broadleaf cover crop with deep roots that improve soil compaction and scavenge soi nutrients. Sunflowers are great additions to multi-species cover crop mixes.
Cover Crops for Michigan: Red Clover

Published on May 12, 2025
Red clover is a vigorous cool-season legume cover crop. When planted early enough in the season, red clover overwinters well and can produce nitrogen.
Cover Crops for Michigan: Cereal Rye

Published on May 12, 2025
Cereal rye dependably overwinters, even when seeded late into the fall and can offer erosion protection and weed suppression.
Cover Crops for Michigan: Oilseed Radish

Published on May 12, 2025
Oilseed radish is a quick-growing cool-season annual brassica cover crop. The long taproot helps improve soil compaction and scavenges nitrogen from the soil.