News

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
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.
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.
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.
Minimize negative impacts of winter manure spreading

Published on February 20, 2017
Farmers can make management decisions to protect water resources while spreading manure this winter.