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Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part four

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part one

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Assessing your alfalfa stand

Published on September 26, 2018
A simple stem counting technique can give you a good idea about your alfalfa stand’s yield potential.
Making wise renewable energy and energy conservation investment decisions

Published on September 14, 2018
Web-based educational resources available to farmers.
Ontario groups studying alternative forage galega for northern climate

Published on August 29, 2018
A trip to the Rural Agri-Innovation Network’s summer tour near Thessalon, Ontario, provided an opportunity for a first look at Galega (Galega orientalis).
In spite of inclement weather, the Van Buren County Breakfast on the Farm event went off without a hitch

Published on August 29, 2018
The day started with pouring rain, thunder and lightning, yet nearly 2,300 people came to the first 2018 Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm event of the season.
Helpful employees

Published on August 28, 2018
Having trouble with employees following protocols consistently? Maybe you have a common problem called “helpful employees”.
Make a plan for drought-stressed corn silage in 2018

Published on August 28, 2018
Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage.
Michigan State seeks 2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations

Published on August 27, 2018
The 2019 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on Feb. 8.