Resources
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Land Application of Manure and Environmentally Sensitive Field Characteristics
Published on September 22, 2016
Manure should be applied at rates where nutrients can be effectively utilized by the crop to be grown. -
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)
Published on September 22, 2016
A Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) is a total planning tool that details the animal production related activities for a specific farming operation. -
Greener Pastures: Managed Grazing
Published on September 21, 2016
As more farmers gain experience with managed grazing, more information is available to those looking to get started. -
Costs and Returns for Producing Michigan Asparagus
Published on September 21, 2016
Michigan has ranked second or third nationally in asparagus production since the last cost of production study was conducted in 2009. In 2015, Michigan growers harvested 22 million pounds of asparagus from 8,900 acres valued at $19.7 million. -
Manure Management:Your Guide to Managing Agricultural Wastes - Planning gets Results
Published on September 15, 2016
This is a 4 page publication about manure management. -
The Food Safety Modernization Act: What you need to do?
Published on August 17, 2016
How to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act -
Better Designs for Development in Michigan Putting Conservation into Local Land Use regulations.
Published on May 31, 2016
This reviews conservation design principals for development in Michigan. Development approaches such as clustering, open space preservation, through use of use of Planned Unit Development and Michigan Land Division Act tools are explained. -
Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Mustards - A Brassica Cover Crop for Michigan
Published on February 19, 2016
Michigan farmers rely on a wide range of cover crops as vital management tools. A living cover is the best protection available against erosion and nutrient loss. -
Deer Barriers...Fencing, Repellents, Dog Restraint Systems
Published on February 18, 2016
White-tailed deer prefer to eat many agricultural crops, and when natural foods are scarce, deer depend on agricultural crops.