MSU Extension Cover Crops

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  Fall harvest conditions left a mixed bag of challenges in southwest Michigan fields

  Published on March 18, 2021
  Late harvest during wet conditions left ruts in some fields in 2020. Waiting for dry conditions to fix them may be beneficial, but don’t overlook the value of wheat and deep rooted cover crops to help remediate compaction.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off 2021 growing season beginning April 1

  Published on March 15, 2021
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

  Published on March 7, 2021
  Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.

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  Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop

  Published on March 2, 2021
  Even though air temperatures dropped to as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit in February, the wheat crop around the state is still in excellent condition.

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  Midwest Cover Crops Council annual meeting and conference goes virtual in 2021

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Join researchers, educators, farmers and agribusinesses from the Midwest to learn about cover crops and their use.

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  Hot field crops topics for a winters’ day

  Published on January 27, 2021
  The Thumb Area Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update on Feb. 2 will be the final regional meeting of the 2021 series.

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Feature Topics to Improve Agricultural Sustainability

  Published on January 19, 2021
  Soil health, cover crops and other topics to improve agricultural sustainability in Southwest MI and around the state to be featured during this virtual event.

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  In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system

  Published on January 13, 2021
  From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency.

• MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days.

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  Saving soil with cover crops

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money.