Resources

Cover Crops for Michigan: Red Clover

Published on May 12, 2025
Red clover is a vigorous cool-season legume cover crop. When planted early enough in the season, red clover overwinters well and can produce nitrogen.
Cover Crops for Michigan: Sunflower

Published on May 12, 2025
Sunflower is a quick-growing warm season annual broadleaf cover crop with deep roots that improve soil compaction and scavenge soi nutrients. Sunflowers are great additions to multi-species cover crop mixes.
Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards

Published on May 12, 2025
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood.
Health and Safety in the Garden

Published on May 7, 2025
This resources provides safety tips for gardeners.
Bulletin E-3506 Models for Raising Pigs for Pork

Published on May 5, 2025
This publication highlights the differences in cost and revenue structures for contract and independent finishers. It was developed from a 2024 National Pork Board funded grant.
Measure and track serum total protein scores in calves

Published on May 2, 2025
Whether you are using a Brix or analog refractometer to measure serum total protein (STP) in calves for passive immunity, this chart will help you track STP scores and identify potentially at-risk calves or an ineffective colostrum management program.
When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?

Published on April 30, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Utilizing Soil Moisture Sensors for Efficient Irrigation Management

Published on April 22, 2025
Effective irrigation management is essential for sustainable agriculture and improving yields, water efficiency, and returns on investment.
Managing livestock resources during natural disasters

Published on April 18, 2025
Important tips and resources to consider when planning for a natural disaster while raising livestock.
A Discussion Guide for Veterinarians and Producers on Basic Swine Nutrition

Published on April 11, 2025
This guide aims to facilitate conversations between veterinarians and swine producers on swine nutrition. It covers essential topics like nutrient requirements, feed formulation and the impact of nutrition on animal health and productivity.