News
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Health traits added to Net Merit index
Published on August 17, 2018
Two significant revisions were made to NM$ in August. Six new health traits were added and economic values of all traits in NM$ were updated.
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2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices.
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Genetic evaluations for new health traits
Published on August 10, 2018
New genetic evaluations for six health traits in Holsteins were introduced in April. Incorporating these traits in sire selection decisions can lead to healthier and more profitable future replacement heifers.
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Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared
Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured.
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Manure Hauler Field Day
Published on July 30, 2018
Manure hauler field day will emphasize operator & equipment safety and correct manure application.
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Free dairy open house at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Published on July 16, 2018
Try and buy award-winning KBS cheese, and enjoy free MSU ice cream – in sight of the cows whose milk the dairy products come from!
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2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online
Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.
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VFD survey - one month to go
Published on July 9, 2018
How do you feel about VFD rules? Take our survey and tell us.
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When should I harvest my small grain forage?
Published on July 3, 2018
Decide what balance you need between yield and quality, then watch those peas-and-oats (or other small grain forages) closely to harvest them at the desired growth stage.
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Leafhopper season has arrived for 2018
Published on June 28, 2018
Insecticide resistance in insects places emphasis on scouting for harmful insects.
