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News

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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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  How to protect your horse’s legs

  Published on August 2, 2018

  Explore several options to help protect your horse’s leg during exercise.

• Manure Hauler Field Day

  Published on July 30, 2018

  Manure hauler field day will emphasize operator & equipment safety and correct manure application.

• Ask a Spartan Series: Could horses learn from other horses on TV?

  Published on July 16, 2018

  Given that horses often mimic one another, is it possible a horse could learn from another horse on TV?

• Ask a Spartan Series: How much water do horses require daily and why is water important?

  Published on July 16, 2018

  Learn more about your horse’s daily water requirement.

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  2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online

  Published on July 12, 2018

  Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.

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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.

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  Insulin resistance in horses

  Published on June 29, 2018

  Learn more about insulin resistance in horses including causes, symptoms and potential treatment options.

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  Leafhopper season has arrived for 2018

  Published on June 28, 2018

  Insecticide resistance in insects places emphasis on scouting for harmful insects.

• Emergency forages – Part 2: Millets

  Published on June 21, 2018

  Millets are an option when planting late to make up for spring-damaged forage crops.