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Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering

Published on September 20, 2021
A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major.
Farm tax management on tap for the Sept. 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 16, 2021
Join the Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 23 for tips on avoiding surprises during tax season.
MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS

Published on September 14, 2021
The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants.
Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture

Published on August 19, 2021
Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other.
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 3

Published on May 4, 2021
Ecosystem services—can you have your cake and eat it, too?
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2

Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle?
Conservation practices grants now available for farmers in the River Raisin Watershed

Published on April 27, 2021
Farmers can sign up for conservation practices grants such as crop rotation and filter strips before May 21, 2021.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1

Published on April 20, 2021
Old McDonald had some…carbon?
Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture

Published on April 19, 2021
Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs.