Cover Crop Field Walk date changes! See our schedule of events to see the changes.
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.
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Cover crop field walks in Isabella and Arenac counties will focus on forage
Published on October 12, 2018
Learn about cover crops, how they can extend the grazing season and build soil health at upcoming field walks on Oct. 18 and 25, 2018.
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Demonstrating composting with paper mill residuals – Part 2
Published on October 9, 2018
Paper mill residuals are a soil amendment available to farmers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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A day to recognize farmers
Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships.
