Resources
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Irrigation Scheduling Tools
Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs. -
Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses
Published on May 29, 2025
This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands. -
2025 Irrigation System Retrofit Decision-Support Tool
Published on May 29, 2025
This spreadsheet calculates the expected rate of return and payback period for retrofitting an irrigation system sprinkler package. -
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan
Published on May 19, 2025
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators. -
Winter Bale Grazing in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region
Published on May 13, 2025
This bulletin provides practical guidance for implementing bale grazing as a winter-feeding strategy for beef cattle in Michigan, including equipment needs, layout tips, animal health considerations and soil fertility benefits. -
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production
Published on May 12, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training. -
Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards
Published on May 12, 2025
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood. -
Cover Crops for Michigan: Red Clover
Published on May 12, 2025
Red clover is a vigorous cool-season legume cover crop. When planted early enough in the season, red clover overwinters well and can produce nitrogen. -
Cover Crops for Michigan: Cereal Rye
Published on May 12, 2025
Cereal rye dependably overwinters, even when seeded late into the fall and can offer erosion protection and weed suppression. -
Cover Crops for Michigan: Oilseed Radish
Published on May 12, 2025
Oilseed radish is a quick-growing cool-season annual brassica cover crop. The long taproot helps improve soil compaction and scavenges nitrogen from the soil.