News
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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Upcoming field days in southern Michigan
Published on July 18, 2019
Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
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Funding opportunity to implement priority nutrient management practices in Western Lake Erie Basin
Published on March 7, 2019
If you are a farmer located in the Western Lake Erie Basin, you are eligible for cost-share up to $15,000 to try new and enhanced nutrient management practices.
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Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications.
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Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?
Published on January 11, 2019
Presence of macropores increases phosphorus loss via subsurface drainage.
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Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans
Published on June 23, 2017
Information to help soybean producers assess yield losses associated with ponded or waterlogged fields.
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Good enough drainage
Published on May 1, 2017
Scrimp on that next drainage project to save money and protect our lakes and streams.
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Lake Erie impairment designation: What it means for farmers
Published on April 11, 2017
Farmers must be proactive and move quickly to implement conservation practices in the watershed.
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Working together to improve natural resources
Published on March 27, 2017
Efforts to care for land and water can benefit from social networks and linking with similar organizations through an association or other social network.
