Resources
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Lime for Michigan Soils
Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan. -
Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops
Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts. -
Steps to Successful No-Till Establishment of Forages
Published on November 10, 2015
No-till seeding means planting forage crops directly into a field with no additional tillage performed after harvesting the previous crop (usually corn, soybean or small grain). -
Facts about Soil Acidity and Lime
Published on November 9, 2015
Questions and answers about soil acidity and lime. -
No-Till Drilling Cover Crops after Wheat Harvest and their Influence on next season's corn
Published on November 6, 2015
Over the past five years, Michigan has seen a 22 percent decline in wheat acres (Mich. Ag Stats, 2000-01).This decline is primarily because the markets for wheat have not been competitive with those for other field crops. -
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production
Published on November 6, 2015
Topics covered in this bulletin include Pesticide application, Nutrient application, Manure application, Animal burial and composting, Irrigation, Employee training -
Perennial Wheat
Published on August 20, 2014
Perennial wheat, a new crop under development at the time of this writing, has the potential to be used as a multi-purpose crop. -
Crop Production in the U.P.
Published on August 15, 2013
Recent research and publications by James D. Isleib, covering issues about everything from cover crops to soil health in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. -
Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings
Published on January 24, 2013
Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich. -
Growing Hay and Pasture for Michigan Horses
Published on April 2, 2012
Horses are used for entertainment, sporting events and companionship, therapy for people with disabilities, and even racing. Whatever their purpose, horses need good pastures that are free of weeds and hazards. This is discussed below.