News
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Utilize fecal egg count to determine deworming decisions
Published on March 22, 2019
Routine and continued use of anthelmintics have created resistance in some populations of internal parasites.
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March is frost seeding month in Michigan
Published on March 20, 2019
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality.
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Managing manure storage structures
Published on March 15, 2019
Assess and monitor outdoor liquid manure storage during the rainy season.
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Financial aspects of cover crops is topic of upcoming online program
Published on March 4, 2019
The March 11, 2019, Field Crops Webinar will feature Kim Cassida addressing cover crop profitability.
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Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality
Published on March 4, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort.
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Developing the leaders you need
Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees.
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Winter weather impacts make manure storage monitoring critical
Published on February 15, 2019
Due to the cold harsh winter, recent heavy rains, and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment.
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USDA FSA livestock indemnity program
Published on February 15, 2019
Livestock indemnity is available for some farm animal losses
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2019 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference to focus on mixing forages for sustainability
Published on February 13, 2019
The March 5 conference will feature keynote speaker Ray Smith, University of Kentucky, and sessions on new and innovative ideas and solutions to challenges in forages and grazing crops.
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on February 11, 2019
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
