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MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program

Published on July 14, 2025
The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie

Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Impacts of wetland restoration on farms

Published on June 6, 2025
Wetland restoration informational meeting and discussion forum for farmers in southeast Michigan.
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm.
MSU Extension welcomes new field crops educator in Southern Michigan

Published on February 19, 2025
Korede Olugbenle will be based in the Lenawee County MSU Extension office in Adrian.
Controlling erosion with cover crops

Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops.
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices

Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.
Upcoming field days in southern Michigan

Published on June 29, 2023
Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?

Published on April 20, 2022
Couple no-till in fine-textured soil with subsurface placement or banding to reduce phosphorus loss.