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September 23, 2024 - Conservation adoption research highlights regional variability
September 10, 2024 - A photo tour of the KBS LTAR Field Tour
September 9, 2024 - Choppers are moving in on corn silage harvest
September 9, 2024 - Soybeans show promise at start of long-term ecological study
September 6, 2024 - MSU studies what could become crop production norms

Sustainable agricultural practices and findings spotlighted at the second annual KBS LTAR field day

Published on September 17, 2024
The second annual KBS LTAR field day showcased early agronomic and ecological changes in fields managed with advanced conservation strategies while also offering practical tips to make these practices work.
Diverse Crop Rotations Reduce Risk of Crop Loss Under Poor Growing Conditions

Published on September 16, 2024
An article published by the USDA which includes KBS Living Field Lab (LFL) research and has LTAR acknowledgement.
Soybeans show promise at start of long-term ecological study

Published on September 9, 2024 by Soybeans show promise at start of long-term ecological study
KBS LTAR leadership recognized by the national LTAR network

Published on July 30, 2024
KBS LTAR Associate Directors, Brook Wilke and Tayler Ulbrich, were recently recognized for their leadership in the national LTAR network.
Key Takeaways from a Food-Grade Grains Field Day

Published on July 3, 2024
Participants from across Michigan’s supply chain discussed food-grade grains and the opportunities and challenges going from Field to Mug, Spoon, and Jug.
Multidisciplinary KBS team produces new conservation tool

Published on July 2, 2024
The first-ever Prairie Strip Partial Budget is now available through MSU Extension and MiSTRIPS
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system

Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research.
KBS LTAR 2023 Highlights - Read Our Newsletter

Published on February 7, 2024
Read for an overview of the agronomic, research, and engagement highlights from 2023. Email kbs.ltar@msu.edu to be included on our list-serv and get more frequent project or event updates.
The first of many: a successful first KBS LTAR field day with over 90 participants

Published on October 5, 2023
The first annual KBS LTAR field day brought together farmers, agricultural professionals, and farmers to learn about innovative research that aims to build an agricultural system for the future.