News
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Controlling soil erosion with cover crops
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to impede soil erosion off of fields. -
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie
Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin. -
On the re-eutrophication of Lake Erie
Published on March 25, 2015
Is there something farmers could do to have the greatest impact on improving water quality? -
Applying nitrogen fertilizer to wheat in early spring
Published on March 24, 2015
The profitable production of winter wheat depends on an ample supply of fertilizer nitrogen. The following outlines some considerations for growers as they develop strategies for this year’s wheat crop. -
MSU irrigation scheduling tool updated to include Enviro-weather data
Published on March 10, 2015
MSU Extension is updating their irrigation scheduling tool to automatically download weather data from MSU Enviro-weather stations for the 2015 growing season. -
Fertilizer prices slightly higher than in 2014
Published on March 5, 2015
The current retail prices of all major fertilizers are slightly higher compared to prices one year ago in 2014, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. -
Managing nitrogen in corn is a win-win
Published on March 3, 2015
Selecting the right rate is the first step to good nitrogen management in corn. -
Survey documents yield boost and soil health benefits of cover crops
Published on February 26, 2015
Farmer survey identified benefits of cover crops in corn and soybean rotations. -
Feeding our crops, protecting our water in a changing climate
Published on February 3, 2015
Providing nutrients to crops is essential to farming practices, but is there a way to control water run off with better on-farm management tools?