Michigan State University is dedicated to understanding how cover crops best function and enhance various production systems through innovative research and extension efforts. The MSU Cover Crops Team launched a new website in 2016 to share Michigan’s latest research and newsletters: Michigan State University Extension- Cover Crops and also has a Twitter feed @MSUcovercrops
Michigan Cover Crop Recipe – Post Corn, Going to Soybean: Use Cereal Rye
Michigan Cover Crop Recipe – Post Soybean, Going to Corn: Use Cereal Rye
Michigan Cover Crop Recipe – Post Wheat, Going to Soybean or Corn: Use Oats and Radish Mix
Michigan Cover Crop Recipe – Post Corn Silage, Going to Corn: Use Cereal Rye
Michigan Cover Crop Recipe – Post Corn Silage, Going to Soybean: Use Cereal Rye
Please scroll down to read extension publications from Michigan.
Various agencies provide cover crop services at a local level. These resources can help with technical support and answer questions from a local perspective at no cost.
Michigan Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Find your local NRCS Field Service Center
Michigan State University Extension
Find your County MSU Extension Office
Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD)
Feel free to contact your MCCC state representative for local questions and recommendations. Your MCCC state representative's contact information can be found on the State Contacts tab.
MCCC State Contact
Monica Jean
Field Crops Educator
Michigan State University Extension
219 N State St
Alma, MI 48801
Phone: 989-224-5240
Email: atkinmon@msu.edu
Other Contacts
Christina Curell
Cover Crop and Soil Health Educator
Agriculture and Agri-Business Institute- Michigan State University Extension
830 Michigan Ave. P.O. Box 274
Baldwin, MI. 49304
Phone: 231-745-2732
Email: curellc@anr.msu.edu
Paul Gross
Field Crops Educator - Isabella County
Michigan State University Extension
200 N Main St.
Mount Plesant, MI 48858
Phone: 989-772-0911
E-mail: grossp@msu.edu
Kim Cassida
Forage & Cover Crop Specialist
Michigan State University - Dept of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
1066 Bogue St Rm A486
East Lansing MI 48824
Phone: 517-353-0278
E-mail: cassida@msu.edu
Vicki Morrone
Organic Crop Specialist
Michigan State University Extension
Phone: 517-282-3557
E-mail: sorrone@msu.edu
Philip Kaatz
Field Crops Educator
Michigan State University Extension
1800 Imlay City Rd #1
Lapeer, MI 48446
E-mail: kaatz@msu.edu
Jenna Falor
Field Crops Educator
Michigan State University Extension
180 Milan Ave
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 517-449-9055
E-mail: falorjen@msu.edu
MCCC State Reports for Annual Meetings
2020 Michigan State Report – MCCC Annual Meeting
2019 Michigan State Report – MCCC Annual Meeting
2018 Michigan State Report – MCCC Annual Meeting
2017 Michigan State Report - MCCC Annual Meeting
2016 Michigan State Report- MCCC Annual Meeting
2015 Michigan State Report- MCCC Annual Meeting
2014 Michigan State Report- MCCC Annual Meeting