Resources

Greener Pastures: Managed Grazing

Published on September 21, 2016
As more farmers gain experience with managed grazing, more information is available to those looking to get started.
Handling, Using, and Storing Beef

Published on March 18, 2016
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Controlled Grazing: Balancing Forages, Livestock, and Management

Published on February 12, 2016
Pasturing, or grazing, is the original animal feeding system. With the advent of cheap energy and automated feed harvesting systems, grazing declined dramatically in the Midwest.
Carcass Composting-A Guide to Mortality Management on Michigan Cattle Farms

Published on November 17, 2015
Cattle producers need to make decisions about mortality management on their farms and meet environmental compliance and societal expectations.
Cows, Streams, and E. Coli: What Everyone Needs to Know

Published on November 16, 2015
Contamination of water by bacteria is one of the leading causes of impairment in U.S. surface waters.
Improving Pasture and Hayground with Manure Slurry-Enriched Seeding

Published on November 16, 2015
In recent years, interest has grown in the use of managed intensive grazing for beef and dairy cattle.
Grazing Management for Riparian Areas

Published on November 16, 2015
Riparian areas which surround streams are important sources of forage for grazing livestock.
Managing Beef Winter Feeding Sites to Protect Environment and Save Fertilizer Dollars

Published on November 16, 2015
As beef cow producers bring their herds in from summer pastures to smaller lots for the winter, they should consider two potential situations that they are creating.
Upper Midwest Beef Cow Mineral-Vitamin Nutrition

Published on November 10, 2015
Adequate mineral-vitamin nutrition is vital in optimizing animal growth, lactation, reproductive function and immune response.
Opportunities in Meat Marketing and Meat Inspection

Published on November 10, 2015
Information about federal laws related to USDA meat inspection.