News
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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Cover crops can help urban growers of all scales improve soil conditions
Published on January 20, 2020
MSU Extension releases resources to help urban growers implement cover-cropping practices
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Join us for a lunch-and-learn workshop on cover crops, Feb. 27, 2020
Published on January 16, 2020
Free hot lunch, cover crops and cost-share programming will leave you with a full belly and new ideas for the farm.
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New videos explore benefits of cover crops to soil health
Published on January 15, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases new cover crop videos to provide convenient information to Michigan field crop farmers.
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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Michigan Field Crops podcast “In the Weeds” first series now available
Published on January 13, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases In the Weeds, a new podcast to provide convenient education to critical issues facing Michigan field crop farmers.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Midwest Cover Crops Council annual meeting and conference to be held in Missouri in 2020
Published on December 30, 2019
The annual meeting and conference, held Feb. 11-12, 2020, will feature concurrent cover crop sessions on crop production, livestock and grazing, and environmental and economics.
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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on December 10, 2019
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.
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Soil pore structure key to carbon storage
Published on December 5, 2019
A window to the microbial world of carbon cycling
