MSU Extension Soil Health

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  Using soil moisture meters to complement irrigation scheduling

  Published on May 13, 2019
  Soil moisture monitoring can be used as an irrigation management tool.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 9 focuses on early-season soil fertility

  Published on May 1, 2019
  MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast continues May 9 with a discussion on early-season soil fertility with Kurt Steinke.

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  Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 3 of 3: Testing Enviroweather data

  Published on April 19, 2019
  The Enviroweather network of weather stations provides current and historical weather and soil data for nearly 100 sites within Michigan and northern Wisconsin—but how well do they represent conditions on your farm?

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  Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 2 of 3: Tracking soil temperature trends

  Published on April 19, 2019
  A look at soil temperatures in Michigan in the last 10 years gives a glimpse into when soils typically reach optimum levels for seedling emergence.

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  Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 1 of 3: Optimal soil temperature for planting

  Published on April 18, 2019
  Timing for planting corn and other field crops is based in part on when soil temperatures are optimal for seed germination and seedling emergence.

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  Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!

  Published on April 18, 2019
  MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management.

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  Every farmer should be doing on-farm research

  Published on February 15, 2019
  Allocate acres to help answer questions and solve problems.

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  Workshops on soil health management when budgets are tight offered throughout Upper Peninsula

  Published on December 5, 2018
  Attendees will receive soil health and cost reduction tips for the 2019 growing season.

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  Upper Peninsula farmers encouraged to share experiences with cover crops

  Published on November 8, 2017
  A survey, administered by Michigan State University Extension staff in the Upper Peninsula seeks to understand current cover crop usage throughout the region, and barriers to increased adoption.

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  Taking a close look at soil profiles helps understand soil health concepts

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Upper Peninsula farmers take part in soil productivity on-farm field days to better understand soil health and learn from one another.