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Controlling erosion with cover crops
Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops. -
New MSU research details how analyzing historical crop yields can reveal key soil health insights
Published on January 18, 2024
An MSU-led team used a novel analytical method known as yield stability zones to show the relationship between crop yield and soil health. The results can help farmers lower input costs and increase yield, while lessening environmental impact. -
Final call to register for 2024 Drainage Workshop offering design concepts to increase profit
Published on January 16, 2024
Learn from university specialists and drainage industry professionals in the 2024 Drainage Workshop on Feb. 27-29, sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with Michigan Land Improvement Contractors of America. -
2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away
Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor. -
PSM Soil team kicks up the dust at the recent ASA Region 3 Soils Contest
Published on November 3, 2023
Along with Coach Wessel, the team includes Bernie Frantz and Chris Baish as assistant coaches, and the Soil Judgers who competed were Isabella Rabac, Ben Bridge, Grace Beem, and Andrew Wade. -
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
The first of many: a successful first KBS LTAR field day with over 90 participants
Published on October 5, 2023
The first annual KBS LTAR field day brought together farmers, agricultural professionals, and farmers to learn about innovative research that aims to build an agricultural system for the future. -
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1. -
A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.