News

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.
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.
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.
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.
Thinking about cover crops after corn silage?

Published on September 8, 2020
New recipes provide an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into a corn silage rotation going to corn or soybean.
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.
Benefits of side-disking hop rows

Published on August 25, 2020
Side disking helps prevent cross cultivation, reduces weeds and prevents alley growth.
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.
MSU hosts cover crops virtual field day

Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a cover crops virtual field day Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.
Cover crops are on deck as wheat and other small grains are being harvested

Published on July 28, 2020
Cover crops after wheat can help to protect your soil and minimize pest pressure for the upcoming crop.