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Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality
Published on March 3, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort. -
2018 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 27, 2019
Report helps producers in selecting varieties to optimize forage production. -
Developing the leaders you need
Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees. -
2019 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference to focus on mixing forages for sustainability
Published on February 13, 2019
The March 5 conference will feature keynote speaker Ray Smith, University of Kentucky, and sessions on new and innovative ideas and solutions to challenges in forages and grazing crops. -
Focus on Precision Technology That Pays at 2019 MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on July 26
Published on January 22, 2019
Producers can learn to use technology that increases their farm’s bottom line through data-based decisions and planning. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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).