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Contemporary concepts to increase profit offered at 2023 Drainage Workshop

Published on February 8, 2023
Learn modern drainage design with free user-friendly online tools and hands-on exercises March 7-9, 2023.
Wheat is the soil health advantage

Published on February 6, 2023
Laura Van Eerd details how soil metrics of her long-term experiments were influenced by the reintroduction of wheat.
Clearing up nutrient unknowns on In the Weeds podcast series

Published on January 19, 2023
“In the Weeds” podcast navigates the uncertain waters of the fertilizer markets with Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist.
In the Weeds podcast highlights key findings from Kellogg Biological Station research

Published on January 19, 2023
Agriculture is an intricate system of inputs and outputs. Come listen to the “In the Weeds” podcast as we explore the complexities.
Collaborative video series with the Midwest Cover Crop Council

Published on January 11, 2023
A new video series on Midwest Cover Crop Council’s YouTube highlights Michigan farmers using cover crops.
Interpreting manure analysis results

Published on December 15, 2022
Applying the appropriate amount of manure requires correct interpretation of the manure test results.
Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 28, 2022
The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops.
Understanding Your Vegetable Farm’s Financial Health: a workshop at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 15, 2022
One of several beginning farmer workshops at this year’s event.
Manure analysis provides accurate account of plant available nutrients

Published on November 10, 2022
The plant nutrient content of manure depends on animal species, feeding program, storage facilities and other factors.
Attend the in-person 2022 Thumb Ag Day

Published on November 7, 2022
Join Michigan State University Extension for the return in-person Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 14 in Ubly. New this year is an animal agriculture track in addition to the traditional field crops track.