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What factors influence the odors in manure?
Published on April 19, 2018
Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways -
What is the economic value of your manure?
Published on April 17, 2018
Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure. -
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!
Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock. -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Investigating Influenza: Preventing Spread of IAV-S at Swine Shows
Published on February 28, 2018
Swine influenza, otherwise known as IAV-S (Influenza A virus-swine) or H1N1, has been a growing concern over the past several years and for good reason. -
Influenza and You
Published on February 28, 2018
2017 has been a particularly bad year for the influenza A virus, with many being sidelined from work or school for days after getting diagnosed with influenza. -
Biocontainment and a Cruise Ship – Oh the Irony!
Published on February 28, 2018
A swine veterinarian shares her perspective of cruises from her experience on a cruise ship. -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
Michigan manure hauler certification program
Published on February 12, 2018
Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators. -
Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22
Published on January 20, 2018
What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste. -
New livestock environmental management educator hired in central Michigan
Published on January 16, 2018
Based in Gratiot County, Erica Rogers will begin working with livestock producers across the state of Michigan. -
Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 5
Published on December 20, 2017
Sustaining the economic viability of farm operations -
Farm safety hits home for Michigan swine veterinarian
Published on December 12, 2017
Michigan swine veterinarian, Dr. Jim Kober, never imagined that he would be the protagonist in a story about a farming accident. -
Taking the time to think about safe work practices on the farm…is time well spent
Published on December 12, 2017
Farming is often considered to be an idyllic occupation based on media portrayal of family working together, farms handed down from generation to generation, and images of awe-inspiring countryside. -
Humane Swine Euthanasia and Human Safety - Firearms
Published on December 12, 2017
As the most common and acceptable methods of euthanasia used on swine farms for grower pigs and breeding stock are firearms the following discussion on firearms is in alignment with this issue of the Pork Quarterly’s focus on farm safety. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. -
Environmental certification progressing on Upper Peninsula farms
Published on November 8, 2017
Several farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have gained MAEAP certification recently, demonstrating commitment to farming in an environmentally sound manner. -
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County
Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.