MSU explores prairie strip benefits

MSU explores prairie strip benefits

Research at Michigan State University is determining the best use of prairie strips in and around farm fields.

Brook Wilke at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station tells Brownfield the diverse planting of wildflowers is meant to encourage pollinator and soil biodiversity.

“Our hypothesis is that we’re going to store more carbon in the soil which is going to be net gain and we’re probably going to improve soil health as well in those areas and potentially in surrounding areas next to the prairie strip,” he shares.

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