News
-
Silvopasture in Michigan: Lessons learned from 2019
Published on February 6, 2020
Investigating the feasibility of silvopasture in Michigan through demonstration sites, conversations and education. -
Forages, are they making the most for your farm?
Published on February 6, 2020
You did your homework. Now the quality of your forages are great, but how do you maximize their impact on your farm? -
Michigan Field Crops podcast “In the Weeds” first series now available
Published on January 13, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases In the Weeds, a new podcast to provide convenient education to critical issues facing Michigan field crop farmers. -
Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations. -
Feed sampling will help with beef cow energy and protein supplementation
Published on December 19, 2019
Feed sampling and analysis can pay huge dividends. -
Farm Bill – It’s decision time
Published on November 18, 2019
MSU Extension and FSA to host meetings across the state. -
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan
Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions. -
Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage
Published on November 4, 2019
This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms. -
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock. -
Feeding baleage to small ruminants
Published on October 16, 2019
Baleage offers a low cost, high quality forage option for sheep and goats but care must be taken to reduce health risks.