News

Controlling erosion with cover crops

Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops.
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices

Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.
Upcoming field days in southern Michigan

Published on June 29, 2023
Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
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 banding 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
Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water

Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications.