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.
News
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Evaluate corn stalk strength prior to harvest
Published on September 25, 2018
Knowing stalk strength can help prioritize fields that should be harvested first.
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Late-season warmth helps with corn maturity
Published on September 25, 2018
September’s warm temperatures helped late planted corn in southwest Michigan to mature.
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2018 Cover Crop Field Walk scheduled in southeast Michigan
Published on September 24, 2018
Learn about cover crop species and how they work in different cropping systems at the Oct. 4 field walk in Monroe.
