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Revitalizing worn-out pastures: Effective strategies for livestock farmers

Published on August 14, 2024
Discover what it means to have a worn out pasture and explore practical suggestions for beef producers to assess and improve their pasture conditions using effective grazing management techniques.
Winter feeding methods for beef cattle farms in Michigan

Published on August 12, 2024
Using winter feeding methods like bale grazing or unrolling bales in the pastures can help spread nutrients where they are needed most.
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!

Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields.
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production

Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions.
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system

Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research.
The first cutting of hay should be your first priority for dairy forages

Published on May 24, 2024
Dairy farms should prioritize the first cutting of alfalfa over other ongoing field tasks to ensure a high quality haylage .
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024

Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.
Weevils are popping in alfalfa fields

Published on May 16, 2024
Consider these integrated pest management steps for controlling alfalfa weevil.
Everything you need to know about seedcorn maggot

Published on May 16, 2024
Seedcorn maggot integrated pest management considerations.
Southwest Michigan field crops update—May 2, 2024

Published on May 2, 2024
Weekend precipitation slows down planting, cultivation and fertilization. Alfalfa weevil feeding is prevalent and true armyworm flights have picked up in Sturgis.