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Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
USDA Cost Share Program now open for certified organic farmers
Published on May 8, 2019
USDA Certified Organic farmers may receive partial reimbursement of fees paid for certification. This program is open through Oct. 31, 2019. Farms or food businesses that have more than one certification are eligible to request cost share for each. -
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity
Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings. -
MSU scientists team up to study bovine microbiome role in antibiotic resistant bacteria
Published on April 17, 2019
A highly multi-disciplinary team of Michigan State University scientists have designed a study to probe how the intestinal microbiome of dairy cattle affects antibiotic resistance, a problem plaguing farms across the country. -
Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!
Published on April 5, 2019
The emotional and financial transitioning of farms to the next generation can be difficult. The best way to make it easier is to start the conversation early. -
Michigan Hay Sellers List helps buyers locate scarce hay
Published on April 4, 2019
Whether buying or selling hay, the Michigan hay sellers list makes the task easier. -
Managing manure storage structures
Published on March 15, 2019
Assess and monitor outdoor liquid manure storage during the rainy season. -
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. -
Beef quality assurance: Michigan producer questions and answers
Published on February 11, 2019
Changing beef cattle sale requirements have people asking questions. -
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is coming to Michigan
Published on February 8, 2019
The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship will finally be present in Michigan and will be offering a kick-off meeting at the W.K. Kellogg Farm in Hickory Corners.