News

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.
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!
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.
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.
Are we done planting in central Michigan?

Published on June 19, 2019
The unprecedented 2019 cool and wet planting season has many producers and agronomists looking for answers to questions we have not thought about before.
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.
Weed control recommendations for late and prevented planting

Published on June 11, 2019
Due to delayed planting this spring, many critical weed control decisions to be made on planted acres or those that will be planted soon and prevented planting acres.
MSU Cover Crop Team Webinar Series: Soil biology benefits of cover crops

Published on June 11, 2019
The fourth webinar in this series highlights research at MSU looking at the impact of cover crops on the health and diversity of the soil microbial community, and effects on corn yield.