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This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program 2017-70006-27175 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Soil fertility considerations in a down market
Published on April 6, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues April 16 with guest speaker Kurt Steinke, a soil fertility and nutrient management specialist at Michigan State University. -
Michigan’s Soil Health Investment Program: A collaboration success story
Published on April 2, 2026
Through its partnership-based, farmer-informed approach, SHIP has boosted conservation practice adoption to improve nutrient retention and soil productivity. -
MSU Extension field crops Scouting School returns for the third year
Published on April 1, 2026
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools.