MSU Extension Cover Crops

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming

  Published on October 23, 2020
  The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings are available for viewing online

  Published on October 12, 2020
  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings cover topics on crop management, integrated pest management and soil and fertility management.

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  Myth-busting phosphorus in your field

  Published on September 30, 2020
  This article will break down the myths and the truths about phosphorus in your field

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  On-farm conservation practices to build resilience

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Recoded virtual field day discusses relay cropping, interseeding covers and no-till dry beans planted into cover crops.

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  Midwest Cover Crop tool has been updated to better help farmers

  Published on September 11, 2020
  Friendlier interface, more accurate seeding dates and assistance with cover crop decisions are all good reasons you should try this tool.

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  USDA's disaster program available for weather-related crop losses

  Published on September 11, 2020
  Producers with crop losses due to drought in 2018 or excessive rain in 2019 may qualify for USDA’s WHIP+ disaster program.

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  Reflections on cover crop use in Michigan

  Published on September 11, 2020
  Tools, species, and other developments offer more alternatives to fit cover crops into your rotation.

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  National Cover Crop Survey Report is released

  Published on September 8, 2020
  2019-2020 National Cover Crop Survey Report details farmer trends and perspectives on cover crop use.