MSU Extension Soil Health

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  New MSU research shows photosynthesis controlled by nutrient signaling in plants

  Published on December 13, 2021
  The findings can help in the development of more resilient plants that are able to withstand nutrient-poor conditions, thus improving global food production.

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  $19M research project seeks to understand how management impacts soil health, farmer well-being

  Published on December 7, 2021
  An international coalition co-led by MSU announced a $19 million project aimed at understanding how grazing management decisions impact soil health on pasture and rangeland, and how soil health can positively impact a producer’s land and well-being.

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.

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  In the Weeds podcast gives tips for keeping fertilizer costs low

  Published on October 25, 2021
  This series includes nutrient management recommendations for when fertilizer costs are high, after incorporating soil health practices and to minimize loss to the environment.

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  Soil health assessment tool now available for Michigan farmers

  Published on October 13, 2021
  In-field tool tracks soil health improvements.

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  MSU Extension introduces Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool

  Published on October 12, 2021
  New Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool is designed to help producers weigh the decision of purchasing expensive fertilizer products.

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  Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering

  Published on September 20, 2021
  A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major.

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  MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS

  Published on September 14, 2021
  The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants.

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  Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other.

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  Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

  Published on July 6, 2021
  Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.