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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.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024

Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season.
The 2023 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Report is available

Published on December 21, 2023
Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 12 different on-farm research projects conducted by MSU Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff.
Soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot resistance genes have become less effective

Published on November 15, 2023
Managing soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot starts with variety resistance. A recent study led by MSU determined that previously relied upon resistance genes are failing and there is a need for soybean breeders to incorporate new sources of resistance.
Montcalm County soybean field scouting report with North Central Soybean Research Program

Published on November 14, 2023
The North Central Soybean Research Program conducts soybean extension research and data collection through field scouting by Michigan State University Extension educators.
Recommendations for a late soybean harvest

Published on November 2, 2023
Overcome the challenges associated with a late soybean harvest.
Harvesting and handling frost-damaged soybeans

Published on October 26, 2023
Soybean producers can try these recommendations to reduce adverse effects of frost or freeze damage to immature soybeans.
Speeding up soybean harvest operations

Published on October 19, 2023
The advantages and disadvantages of various options for increasing soybean harvest efficiency.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program.