News
-
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy
Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy. -
Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching -
Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?
Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation. -
Pest Control
Published on December 3, 2019
With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock. -
Should producers chase after yield?
Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing? -
Veterinary feed directive - year one in review
Published on October 3, 2019
Positive practices put in place in animal agriculture to product both human and animal health.