News
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Cover crop field walks in Isabella and Arenac counties will focus on forage
Published on October 12, 2018
Learn about cover crops, how they can extend the grazing season and build soil health at upcoming field walks on Oct. 18 and 25, 2018.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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Feed management: Drought stressed corn silage
Published on October 3, 2018
Choppers are out on multiple fields across Michigan, but what adjustment are needed when chopping and feeding drought stressed corn?
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Winter beef cow diets utilizing corn stover can bridge the winter forage gap
Published on August 22, 2018
High hay price alternatives like corn stover can save on winter beef cow diets.
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2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices.
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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.
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When should I harvest my small grain forage?
Published on July 3, 2018
Decide what balance you need between yield and quality, then watch those peas-and-oats (or other small grain forages) closely to harvest them at the desired growth stage.
