News
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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 band to reduce phosphorus loss. -
Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Published on September 1, 2021
The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan. -
Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan
Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Lessons from Ohio
Published on April 6, 2020
What can we learn from the recent changes in the Buckeye state? -
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 -
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. -
Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications. -
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. -
Good enough drainage
Published on May 1, 2017
Scrimp on that next drainage project to save money and protect our lakes and streams.
