News
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Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing
Published on August 27, 2019
Cover crops can be a good option for grazing. -
Cover crop recipes: Post wheat, use oats and radish mix
Published on August 26, 2019
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into wheat rotation with soybean or corn. -
2019 MSU Extension cover crop field days across Michigan
Published on August 16, 2019
Learn how to add cover crops to your rotation at one of the many cover crop field days coming up in Michigan. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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! -
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. -
Delayed planting informational meeting scheduled for June 20 in Grand Rapids
Published on June 19, 2019
Join experts to discuss the current planting situation for corn and soybeans and possible options for producers.