News

Increased risk for eastern equine encephalitis for horses in 2019

Published on July 11, 2019
Increased spring 2019 rainfall may result in an increased risk for certain equine diseases.
Emergency hay and silage forage crops

Published on July 1, 2019
What can you plant late in the season to boost your forage supply?
Agronomic guidelines for late planted silage corn

Published on June 28, 2019
Management adjustments are needed when planting silage corn late in the growing season.
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed

Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals.
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices

Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage.
The importance of recognizing hay quality for horses

Published on June 17, 2019
Weather conditions make hay production difficult this year
Wet spring, wet soils, and wet hay…what should a dry hay producer do?

Published on June 5, 2019
Tips for helping dry hay producers when faced with difficult harvest conditions.
When alfalfa winterkills, what can you do?

Published on May 17, 2019
The long cold winter took a toll on Michigan alfalfa stands.
Early career agribusiness professional development training available

Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems.
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity

Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings.