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Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage
Published on March 17, 2022
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil. -
Apple replant disease and soil health assessments: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association annual conference
Published on March 8, 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 3, 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 3, 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. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options
Published on February 8, 2022
Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
2022 Tollgate Farm Homegrown Gardening series kicks off Feb. 12
Published on January 31, 2022
Topics include sustainable methods for the home vegetable garden, seasons in the garden, edible landscapes, garden pests, adaptive gardening and how to safely preserve homegrown produce.