Resources
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Cow-powered Farm: Exploring the Possibilities of Anaerobic Digesters
Published on September 28, 2016
Anaerobic digestion is the biological conversion of organic matter to biogas and digestate in an atmosphere without oxygen. -
Managing your Farm to Increase Weed Seed Predation
Published on September 28, 2016
In Michigan agriculture, herbicide applications in combination with tillage and cultivation are a common approach to reduce weed infestations. -
Manure Applicator Calibration
Published on September 22, 2016
Manure application is a critical component of any livestock production system. -
Feeding Strategies to Lower Nitrogen and Phosphorus Levels in Manure
Published on September 22, 2016
Rations must contain adequate amounts of nutrients to meet the needs for maintenance, pregnancy, growth, and other productive functions -
Land Application of Manure and Environmentally Sensitive Field Characteristics
Published on September 22, 2016
Manure should be applied at rates where nutrients can be effectively utilized by the crop to be grown. -
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)
Published on September 22, 2016
A Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) is a total planning tool that details the animal production related activities for a specific farming operation. -
Greener Pastures: Managed Grazing
Published on September 21, 2016
As more farmers gain experience with managed grazing, more information is available to those looking to get started. -
Costs and Returns for Producing Michigan Asparagus
Published on September 21, 2016
Michigan has ranked second or third nationally in asparagus production since the last cost of production study was conducted in 2009. In 2015, Michigan growers harvested 22 million pounds of asparagus from 8,900 acres valued at $19.7 million. -
Manure Management:Your Guide to Managing Agricultural Wastes - Planning gets Results
Published on September 15, 2016
This is a 4 page publication about manure management. -
The Food Safety Modernization Act: What you need to do?
Published on August 17, 2016
How to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act