News
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More than projects at the county fair
Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair.
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Emergency response training for livestock transportation rollover accidents offered at Michigan State University on September 23, 2019
Published on August 12, 2019
People involved in responding to, or preparing teams to respond to, accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events
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Last minute emergency forage planting options
Published on August 6, 2019
With time running out on the growing season, what are the best remaining options to extend forage supplies?
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Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on August 5, 2019
So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season.
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Getting the most from your single-cut hay system
Published on August 2, 2019
For a variety of reasons, many hay acres across Michigan are harvested only once per year. Here are some tips for good results in this situation.
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EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL
Published on July 26, 2019
CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL
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Upcoming field days scheduled for northern Michigan region
Published on July 24, 2019
Connect, share and learn at upcoming field days in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan covering field crop, forage and specialty crop production.
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Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that went to the county fair
Published on July 22, 2019
Animals exhibited at the county fair that will return to their home herds pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals left at home.
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Using cover crops in preventative planted acres for forage and cover crop choices following wheat
Published on July 8, 2019
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 18 as Dean Baas discusses how cover crops planted in preventative planted acres can be used as a forage and cover crop choices following wheat.
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MSU Extension to offer beginning grazing school in August
Published on July 4, 2019
Learning how to manage pastures using some form of rotational grazing can help improve your overall farm income.
