News

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.
Health traits added to Net Merit index

Published on August 17, 2018
Two significant revisions were made to NM$ in August. Six new health traits were added and economic values of all traits in NM$ were updated.
Genetic evaluations for new health traits

Published on August 10, 2018
New genetic evaluations for six health traits in Holsteins were introduced in April. Incorporating these traits in sire selection decisions can lead to healthier and more profitable future replacement heifers.
Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared

Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured.