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MAEAP Verified farms stand out through an affiliation with online MarketMaker
Published on December 27, 2013
MAEAP-verified producers can enhance their visibility by making an affiliation using on-line MarketMaker. -
Personnel records: A management tool and a legal requirement (Part 1 of 2)
Published on April 30, 2012
Any farm that employs individuals is also required to keep certain personnel records. This two part series will cover the legal requirements and how to improve the usefulness of files for employee management. -
Check the list twice on manure management
Published on February 29, 2012
Not satisfied with manure nutrients in your corn crop? Check this list to locate the weak link. -
Compulsory pooling and landowner not willing to lease
Published on June 6, 2012
For those mineral rights owners that are hesitant to lease for oil and gas production, compulsory pooling provides an option that some landowners find appealing. -
Outdoor animal lots and rain
Published on April 29, 2011
Be sure rain is not washing manure from outdoor lots to any surface waters. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 5: GFSI and prospects for improvement
Published on November 3, 2016
Low to middle income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia are the most vulnerable to food insecurity. Several priorities to enhance the long-term food security in this region have been suggested. -
Biobased products are becoming more mainstream
Published on April 25, 2013
Products for many consumer uses are made from biobased materials and are available for your use. -
Prepare now to extend the fall grazing season
Published on July 20, 2011
Livestock producers: reduce feed costs by extending the grazing season into the fall and early winter. -
Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 2
Published on April 16, 2014
Landowners and mineral owners in Michigan are receiving offers to sell rather than lease their mineral rights. Part 1 defined “mineral property” and “partnering together” with the buyer. -
Setting goals with your 4-H market livestock animal
Published on April 24, 2017
Start your record book for your 4-H project animals at the beginning of the project. -
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps. -
The simple economics of breeding soundness exams for bulls
Published on June 6, 2014
Conducting breeding soundness exams on bulls is cost effective every year. It will be critical to check fertility before the 2014 breeding season after the severe winter. -
Make a significant down payment on your 2014 growing season with frost seeding
Published on March 5, 2014
Growers can broadcast legume and brassica seeds in late winter to produce inexpensive cover, forage and fertility for years to come. -
Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22
Published on January 20, 2018
What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 4: Global Food Security Index
Published on September 22, 2016
The 2016 Global Food Security Index reports most countries made modest improvements in the past five years. Long-term threats need to be addressed to sustain this progress. -
2017 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 14, 2018
Forage producers can increase profitability by using the best forage varieties available. -
Forage brassicas for livestock and food plots
Published on July 20, 2011
Forage brassicas can be used to extend grazing season and to provide food plots if they are planted in late July to mid August. -
What will climate change mean to my alfalfa stands this year?
Published on February 27, 2017
Record warmth in February 2017 may pose risks. -
Spring cleaning? Don't forget the manure piles!
Published on March 30, 2011
To be in compliance with Right to Farm laws, manure stacked all winter needs to be hauled to the fields in the spring. -
Prepare yourself and your farm to respond to complaints
Published on February 17, 2011
Neighbors may lodge a Right To Farm complaint about your operation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This checklist can help you resolve it.