News
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Fertilize fields with hay
Published on March 7, 2018
Winter-feeding beef cattle on hay and pasture fields can minimize labor of hauling manure while still distributing crop nutrients. -
Nurse crops for new alfalfa or mixed hay seedings
Published on March 5, 2018
If you’re thinking about a nurse crop with your new hay seeding, consider the pros and cons first. -
Ever heard of a mole drain?
Published on March 4, 2018
Mole drains could be a lower-cost alternative to subsurface tile drainage when soil type, topography and economic considerations are right. -
Laying the groundwork for a productive growing season: Selecting the appropriate variety or hybrid
Published on February 23, 2018
To improve field crop production in northern Michigan, Michigan State University Extension is coordinating local variety trials of forage grains, peas, corn and soybean. -
Farmers can apply for EQIP funds to enhance monarch butterfly habitat
Published on February 22, 2018
With financial assistance from NRCS’s EQIP initiative, Michigan farmers can create or improve monarch habitat around their farm. -
Forages poised to be shining star for field crop profitability in 2018 for Michigan
Published on February 16, 2018
Forage meetings throughout Michigan during March 2018 will highlight profitability opportunities with alfalfa and corn silages for farmers. -
2017 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 14, 2018
Forage producers can increase profitability by using the best forage varieties available. -
New website provides Midwest farmers easy-to-access crop management resources
Published on January 30, 2018
The redesigned Crop Protection Network website provides new research-based resources to help farmers and agribusiness personnel make crop management decisions. -
Increase alfalfa hay yields by addressing sulfur deficiency
Published on January 15, 2018
Michigan State University Extension and Charah, Inc. partnered to test two FGD Gypsum products to correct sulfur deficiency, increasing yields in alfalfa. -
Pest and field crop management update meetings set for 2018
Published on January 8, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will host its flagship Pest and Crop Management Update Meetings in January 2018.