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Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan
Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Lessons from Ohio
Published on April 6, 2020
What can we learn from the recent changes in the Buckeye state? -
Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching -
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. -
Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications. -
Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?
Published on January 11, 2019
Presence of macropores increases phosphorus loss via subsurface drainage. -
Agricultural Drainage
Published on February 1, 2018
This bulletin briefly describes the history, need, types and extent of Michigan drainage as well as the pros and cons, and environmental impact related to drainage. -
Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans
Published on June 23, 2017
Information to help soybean producers assess yield losses associated with ponded or waterlogged fields. -
Good enough drainage
Published on May 1, 2017
Scrimp on that next drainage project to save money and protect our lakes and streams. -
Lake Erie impairment designation: What it means for farmers
Published on April 11, 2017
Farmers must be proactive and move quickly to implement conservation practices in the watershed. -
Working together to improve natural resources
Published on March 27, 2017
Efforts to care for land and water can benefit from social networks and linking with similar organizations through an association or other social network. -
Minimize negative impacts of winter manure spreading
Published on February 20, 2017
Farmers can make management decisions to protect water resources while spreading manure this winter. -
Practices that can help reduce phosphorus loss from the field
Published on February 9, 2017
Practical phosphorus reduction practices that farmers can implement. -
Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research
Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship. -
August field day in Hillsdale County to feature nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 2, 2016
Rain or shine, join us for a day in the field! A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program. -
Options in manure management to be highlighted at the 2016 North American Manure Expo in London, OH.
Published on July 18, 2016
“Manure: Returning Nutrients to their Roots” is a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo highlighting tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. -
Earthworms can be an indicator of soil health
Published on June 29, 2016
Simple steps to determine worm populations in your field covered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
Purple corn syndrome: What causes purple coloration of corn?
Published on June 22, 2016
Early season stress and restricted root growth are likely contributors to early season purple coloration of corn. -
Everyman and woman’s job: Part 2
Published on June 20, 2016
Curbing runoff pollution, the leading threat to the nation’s waters, is everyone’s work.
