crops

The first frost of the season probably isn’t too far away. Properly preparing the agricultural soil for next spring and summer is a matter of timing. Getting the cover crops in place is essential before a hard freeze occurs. The Washtenaw County Conservation District is working to make it convenient and effective for local farmers. Conservation technician Matt Dejonge explained it all in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

A planned potash and salt production plant is a step closer to receiving state funding. Colin Jackson has more on the effort to produced more of the key fertilizer ingredient domestically.

A cool wet spring is having an impact on Michigan's Agricultural sector and in your home gardens. David Fair delves further into the impacts with MSU…