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Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2015
Published on April 25, 2016
Conditions have been variable in southwest Michigan as of last week, resulting in increased spraying, tillage and fertilizer applications in most fields, but acres planted remain relatively low. -
New deep tillage methods on clay soils deserve a look
Published on April 25, 2016
A couple new tillage ideas with potential for improving drainage and plant rooting on clay soils are building interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. -
Sulfur fertilization on alfalfa a likely advantage for central Upper Peninsula farmers
Published on April 21, 2016
Tissue samples from side-by-side alfalfa fields suggest that sulfur addition is paying off. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Michigan alfalfa tissue test survey provides fertility snap-shot
Published on March 21, 2016
Sulfur deficiency trend detected throughout Michigan. -
Upper Peninsula farmer shares suggestions for newer farmers based on lifetime experience
Published on March 1, 2016
It can pay off to listen to advice from experienced, successful farmers. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Building soil organic matter on Upper Peninsula crop rotations – Part 2 of 2
Published on February 16, 2016
For many farmers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, cover crops need to provide forage as well as soil improvement to be practical. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Focus on Forages winter meetings slated for February and early March
Published on January 11, 2016
Recent forage research from Michigan State University will be featured at six locations in February and early March 2016.