MSU Extension Cover Crops

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  Last minute emergency forage planting options

  Published on August 6, 2019
  With time running out on the growing season, what are the best remaining options to extend forage supplies?

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  Kick your soil health up a notch by attending Aug. 26 twilight meeting

  Published on July 29, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension and the MSU cover crops team are offering another great soil health educational event for fee to farmers in the Monroe County area.

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  Western bean cutworm egg mass identification

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Use this two-page handout to help identify western bean cutworm egg masses and determine egg mass age and health.

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  Field crop insect issues will be discussed during next Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

  Published on July 22, 2019
  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 25 when Chris DiFonzo discusses field crop insect issues and management strategies.

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  Upcoming field days in southern Michigan

  Published on July 18, 2019
  Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

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  Using cover crops in preventative planted acres for forage and cover crop choices following wheat

  Published on July 8, 2019
  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 18 as Dean Baas discusses how cover crops planted in preventative planted acres can be used as a forage and cover crop choices following wheat.

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  Update on corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting

  Published on June 28, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension updates recommendations on using corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting.

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  Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now!

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  Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice.

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  West central Michigan field crop update – June 21, 2019

  Published on June 21, 2019
  Progress is generally slow with a great deal of variability in crop condition and growth.