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Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health
Published on June 19, 2024
Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil. -
New prairie strip partial budget tool
Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips? -
Fertigation and sidedress nitrogen applications can protect farm profits and the environment
Published on June 17, 2024
Split nitrogen applications, such as fertigation and sidedress nitrogen, on sandy soils are an essential component to increasing nitrogen use efficiency and mitigating environmental risks. -
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools
Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management. -
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass
Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. -
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production
Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions. -
Michigan farmer supports new MSU climate resiliency program, seeks long-term solutions
Published on June 5, 2024
Ben Schilling is a sixth-generation farmer in southwest Michigan. -
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system
Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.