News
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The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare
Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.
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Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests
Published on September 5, 2019
Senior team from Allegan County is the first to win Dr. Katherine Lee Memorial Award.
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Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.
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Options for immature corn
Published on September 4, 2019
One challenge this year is wondering whether the corn crop will mature before frost and what to do with it if it does not. This is an opportune year for cash crop producers and livestock producers to be talking with one another about feed options.
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Youth demonstrate dairy knowledge at statewide management contest
Published on August 28, 2019
Teams from Michigan's Branch and Clinton counties earn top honors at the state contest.
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Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing
Published on August 27, 2019
Cover crops can be a good option for grazing.
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Disease control permits to manage bovine tuberculosis are now available to more landowners
Published on August 20, 2019
The reoccurrence of bovine tuberculosis infections in northeast Michigan cattle herds results in the need for more landowners to use disease control permits.
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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.
