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Practices that can help reduce phosphorus loss from the field
Published on February 9, 2017
Practical phosphorus reduction practices that farmers can implement. -
Earthworms can be an indicator of soil health
Published on June 29, 2016
Simple steps to determine worm populations in your field covered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
Purple corn syndrome: What causes purple coloration of corn?
Published on June 22, 2016
Early season stress and restricted root growth are likely contributors to early season purple coloration of corn. -
Everyman and woman’s job: Part 2
Published on June 20, 2016
Curbing runoff pollution, the leading threat to the nation’s waters, is everyone’s work. -
Everyman and woman’s job: Part 1
Published on June 13, 2016
Curbing runoff pollution, the leading threat to the nation’s waters, is everyone’s work. -
Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projection report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 23, 2016
2016 Early Season Projections for Harmful Algal Bloom severity in Western Lake Erie beginning in mid-May. -
Don’t P in the Lake
Published on May 20, 2016
Knowing when a phosphorus (P) fertilizer application is warranted can be a good first step towards a much larger concern – the quality of our nation’s water supply. -
Now is the time to inspect your tile drains
Published on May 6, 2016
Basic tips that will help you keep your tile fields well drained. -
Spring cover crop check list
Published on April 19, 2016
What should a farmer consider doing in the spring if they have cover crops in their rotation? -
Phosphorus losses in surface runoff and tile drainage: Ontario experience
Published on April 14, 2016
The challenge of keeping nutrients in the root zone year-around highlights the importance of multiple barriers with stacked/bundled BMP’s to stabilize cropland and prevent runoff.