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Cover crops are plants grown in agricultural fields to increase system sustainability and maintain or improve productivity. Increasing the biodiversity of cropping systems and keeping the ground covered can lead to benefits such as nutrient recycling, erosion reduction, soil building, pest mitigation, etc. MSU is dedicated to understanding how cover crops best function and enhance various production systems through innovative research and extension efforts. Follow us on twitter to stay up to date on all the latest cover crop news. Use #MSUcovercrops to connect with us!
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Cover Crop Termination 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Developing a termination strategy for cover crops is an essential part of the planning process to ensure there is no interference with the planting or management of the subsequent cash crop.
News
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Leaf spot detections in Michigan sugarbeet fields
Published on June 22, 2018
Cercospora and Alternaria leaf spot have been detected in Tuscola and Bay counties in 2018.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to resume July 12
Published on June 21, 2018
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series picks back up July 12 and will continue every other Thursday through August.
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Emergency forages – Part 2: Millets
Published on June 21, 2018
Millets are an option when planting late to make up for spring-damaged forage crops.