MSU Extension Soil Health

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Feature Topics to Improve Agricultural Sustainability

  Published on January 19, 2021
  Soil health, cover crops and other topics to improve agricultural sustainability in Southwest MI and around the state to be featured during this virtual event.

• MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days.

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  Thumb Ag Day to go virtual in 2020

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Join MSU Extension field crops educators along with experts for this free Virtual Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 9.

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  Saving soil with cover crops

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

  Published on November 17, 2020
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.

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  Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

  Published on November 17, 2020
  New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.

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  MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

  Published on November 6, 2020
  With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.

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  Eroding away your economic and environmental progress

  Published on July 17, 2020
  Controlling erosion on your farm is good for the environment but also your pocketbook.

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  Improving soil health key to productivity, sustainability for African farmers

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Sieg Snapp and Regis Chikowo, researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, are helping farmers improve soil health and sustainability.

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  Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.