Cover Crops

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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!

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

Armyworm alert in northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula

Published on July 18, 2018

There is a widespread outbreak of armyworms across Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.

Contributors to increased phosphorus loss in drainage water and possible solutions

Published on July 17, 2018

Farmers are challenged by increased phosphorus loss due to greater phosphorus availability in the soil and increased drainage. Research is finding a suite of best management practices to help.