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Are you developing or just dictating to employees?
Published on November 17, 2015
As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command. -
Bull buyers select for profitability traits
Published on March 28, 2013
As bull buying season begins, beef cow-calf producers are encouraged to prioritize profitability traits. Identifying bulls with well-balanced traits that meet the priorities of a particular operation is critical. -
Diseases of red clover and birdsfoot trefoil
Published on January 16, 2012
Productivity and stand longevity, as well as forage quality, can be affected by common diseases in many Michigan hay fields and pastures. -
Ready your farm for cover crops this fall
Published on July 28, 2011
Act now if you plan to use cover crops this fall to capture and recycle manure nutrients. -
Leasing farmland for wind farm development requires careful review
Published on July 16, 2013
Over the past few years a large number of acres of Michigan farmland have been leased under long term energy development agreements for wind farm development. -
Legume-grass mixture for dairy and beef in the central Upper Peninsula region
Published on December 14, 2012
A recent study worked to determine a better performing legume-grass mixture for dairy and beef in the central U.P. -
Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production
Published on March 1, 2012
Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult. -
Livestock and poultry presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of livestock production topics for people new to agriculture are online and free for viewing. -
Reed canarygrass – love it or hate it
Published on October 14, 2014
Michigan grazers and forage growers have mixed feelings about reed canarygrass, a forage grass species. -
Corn silage: managing your biggest feed investment
Published on September 2, 2011
Low quality silage is bad for your cattle and your wallet. Use these tips to make sure you're getting the most from your investment. -
Corn is again a low cost feedstock for biofuel
Published on August 6, 2014
Corn prices are less than half of the price at this time in 2013. -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover. -
Cover crops for dairy farms
Published on June 27, 2012
Cover crops can be a great option for dairy farmers looking to add nitrogen to the soil, reduce weed pressure, build soil organic matter and suppress nematodes. -
Cover crop strategies for northern Michigan farms
Published on November 26, 2014
Farmers with shorter growing seasons and limited crop rotation choices can still benefit from including cover crops in their planning. Here’s what some Upper Peninsula farmers are thinking. -
Can crop residue be harvested sustainably in Michigan?
Published on September 10, 2013
Livestock feed and bioenergy are creating new markets for crop residue such as corn stover. Careful attention to removal rates can help maintain soil productivity. -
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. -
Turning over a new leaf – Farm business succession
Published on November 3, 2013
A new twist on an old idiom, with farm business succession planning in mind. -
Taking a close look at soil profiles helps understand soil health concepts
Published on October 12, 2016
Upper Peninsula farmers take part in soil productivity on-farm field days to better understand soil health and learn from one another. -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
The Michigan Corn Stover Project — Part 4: Stover harvest implications
Published on October 18, 2017
On-farm research sheds light on what impacts corn stover harvesting will have on farming operations in Michigan.