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• Grant funding for growers -- Part I

  Published on March 16, 2013
  While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. There are, however, important things to consider if you are interested in grant funding.

• Protecting Michigan’s water resources

  Published on March 16, 2013
  Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state.

• Grant funding for growers -- Part II

  Published on March 16, 2013
  While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers.

• Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report

  Published on March 16, 2013
  An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010.

• Partnerships improve adoption of practices to improve water quality and meet TMDLs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  Adoption of on-farm practices to reduce or eliminate movement of pollutants to waters is a focus of several programs at Michigan State University Extension. Learn more about TMDLs at MSU Extension’s Communities and Livestock workshop on April 23, 2013.

• Dairy farmers accept responsible management

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Consumers expect their food to be safe and wholesome. Dairy farmers need to accept the responsibility of ensuring the milk and meat produced from their farms meets the expectations of the consumer.

• Corn Shredlage for dairy cows

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Corn Shredlage is the result of a new technology for harvesting corn silage with longer particle length. Learn more about it at the Michigan Forage Technology Conference on March 7 in East Lansing.

• Work with your veterinarian on drug protocols

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Protocols spell out the treatment plan on farm for animal disease problems. All drug use on the farm should be covered in protocols.

• Dairy market update, February 2013

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Dairy market fundamentals indicate dairy product and milk prices may not strengthen until mid-2013 as dairy cow numbers grow despite record culling.

• Milk: a success story that you’ll want to drink in!

  Published on February 28, 2013
  At the 2013 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, attendees learned how milk’s carbon footprint has reduced over time while still proving to be a nutrient dense food.