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Saturated buffers: Proven practice with new surprises
Published on September 4, 2025
Saturated buffers have long been promoted as a way to reduce nitrate loss from tile-drained farmland, but just how effective are they? -
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026
Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership to host 2025 Shoreline and Shallows Conference
Published on September 3, 2025
This one-day conference will be held on October 17, 2025, at the MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. -
Controlled drainage isn’t just for flat fields anymore
Published on August 28, 2025
New research from Michigan State University shows controlled drainage can reduce nitrate loss even on sloped fields, challenging long-standing recommendations. -
Register now for cover crop workshop in Frankenmuth
Published on August 20, 2025
Learn which cover crops produce the most biomass on your farm during this Sept. 4 workshop at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center. -
No payoff from high soil test phosphorus: Save fertilizer and protect water quality
Published on August 12, 2025
Applying phosphorus when the soil test phosphorus is high doesn’t boost profit. Stick to the tri-state guidelines to protect your bottom line and water quality. -
Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on July 17, 2025
Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation. -
MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program
Published on July 14, 2025
The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. -
White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?
Published on July 10, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2025
Published on July 3, 2025
Soybeans are in late vegetative to early reproductive stages. As wheat ripens, consider options for planting a robust cover crop or soybeans after harvest.