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MSU Cover Crop Team Webinar Series: Interseeding cover crops in corn in Michigan

Published on May 21, 2019
The second webinar in this series highlights research at MSU on interseeding cover crops into standing corn.
Understanding base saturation ratios on your MSU soil test report

Published on May 14, 2019
The “% of Exchangeable Bases” on your MSU soil test report gives insight into nutrient balances in your soil.
Using soil moisture meters to complement irrigation scheduling

Published on May 13, 2019
Soil moisture monitoring can be used as an irrigation management tool.
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 3 of 3: Testing Enviroweather data

Published on April 19, 2019
The Enviroweather network of weather stations provides current and historical weather and soil data for nearly 100 sites within Michigan and northern Wisconsin—but how well do they represent conditions on your farm?
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 2 of 3: Tracking soil temperature trends

Published on April 19, 2019
A look at soil temperatures in Michigan in the last 10 years gives a glimpse into when soils typically reach optimum levels for seedling emergence.
Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!

Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management.
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 1 of 3: Optimal soil temperature for planting

Published on April 18, 2019
Timing for planting corn and other field crops is based in part on when soil temperatures are optimal for seed germination and seedling emergence.
Every farmer should be doing on-farm research

Published on February 15, 2019
Allocate acres to help answer questions and solve problems.
Workshops on soil health management when budgets are tight offered throughout Upper Peninsula

Published on December 5, 2018
Attendees will receive soil health and cost reduction tips for the 2019 growing season.
Upper Peninsula farmers encouraged to share experiences with cover crops

Published on November 8, 2017
A survey, administered by Michigan State University Extension staff in the Upper Peninsula seeks to understand current cover crop usage throughout the region, and barriers to increased adoption.