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MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources
Manure, compaction, and cover crops

Published on June 2, 2023
A summary of soil compaction and how to prevent it in your fields.
Tillage field day and in-service on August 8

Published on June 1, 2023
A morning field day at MSU’s Mason Research Farm focused on tillage and soil health will be open to the public. An afternoon in-service diving deeper into these topics will be open to agency staff.
New $1.95M USDA grant to support training of diverse agriculture professionals in soil organic carbon assessment

Published on June 1, 2023
The grant is funded through USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Open Q & A with MSU specialists on June 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 30, 2023
The June 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will allow attendees to ask questions with our specialists in a more open format.
Attend the 2023 Montcalm County Field Day

Published on May 22, 2023
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission will host the 2023 Montcalm County Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview on Aug. 3.
Explore early-season disease management and soil sampling at the Northwest Michigan Pre-bloom Grape Meeting

Published on May 16, 2023
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this meeting offers valuable insights to early season disease management and soil sampling, and networking opportunities for all attendees.
Growing nitrogen with legume cover crops

Published on May 10, 2023
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but price fluctuations of fertilizers leave farmers looking for alternative solutions. Planting legumes as a cover crop can increase soil nitrogen and perhaps even reduce reliance on fertilizers.
Soybeans and nitrogen applications featured on upcoming Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on May 4, 2023
Participants will learn if applying nitrogen fertilizer to soybeans is profitable and what products, application methods and rates have the most potential to increase profitability.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.