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Contributors to increased phosphorus loss in drainage water

Published on April 20, 2022
Increased phosphorus loss due to greater phosphorus availability in the soil and rapid water transport.
To apply or not to apply potassium fertilizer in 2022, that is the question

Published on April 7, 2022
Soybean producers can make important potash allocation decisions this spring by combining information contained in recent soil test reports and the new tri-state fertilizer recommendations.
Christmas trees 101: Soil test to optimize production

Published on April 6, 2022
Soil testing is critical before and during a Christmas tree rotation.
Apple replant disease and soil health assessments: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association annual conference

Published on March 7, 2022
A summary of apple replant disease and bio-renovation strategies for disease management.
Tips for improving the performance of your drainage system

Published on March 2, 2022
Learn which pipe removes water the quickest and which pipe properties increase water entry into the pipe.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application

Published on February 19, 2022
Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration

Published on February 14, 2022
Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health

Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Upper Peninsula project monitors water conditions on clay soils

Published on February 11, 2022
Using high-tech monitoring equipment, MSU Extension worked with local farmers in 2021 to explore effectiveness of innovative approaches to improving soil drainage on challenging clay soils.