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Register for Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up

Published on May 26, 2022
This year's Dirt to Glass conference will focus on soil health, soil identification and soil fertility. Each year, the conference chooses a specific area of study based on the results of an annual educational needs assessment survey.
Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time

Published on May 12, 2022
Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations.
Christmas trees 101: Site selection and modifications

Published on April 25, 2022
Choosing a suitable site for Christmas tree production prior to planting will set your farm up for success. If your site has less than ideal properties, having management strategies to minimize those problem areas can still be successful.
Contributors to increased phosphorus loss in drainage water

Published on April 20, 2022
Increased phosphorus loss due to greater phosphorus availability in the soil and rapid water transport.
To apply or not to apply potassium fertilizer in 2022, that is the question

Published on April 7, 2022
Soybean producers can make important potash allocation decisions this spring by combining information contained in recent soil test reports and the new tri-state fertilizer recommendations.
Christmas trees 101: Soil test to optimize production

Published on April 6, 2022
Soil testing is critical before and during a Christmas tree rotation.
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 7, 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 2, 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 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.