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The importance of first cutting alfalfa: Quality versus yield
Published on May 8, 2018
First cutting alfalfa has historically been the highest-yielding cutting of the year -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Five biosecurity tips to keep your traveling horse healthy
Published on May 2, 2018
If you’re taking your horse off farm for any reason, follow these easy tips to reduce your horse’s risk of becoming ill. -
2018 Michigan 4-H Hippology Contest is a success
Published on April 27, 2018
4-H participants from around Michigan traveled to MSU’s campus to test their equine expertise. Learn more about how they did. -
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers
Published on April 26, 2018
The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics. -
Northwestern Michigan Spring Cover Crop Field Day on May 10
Published on April 25, 2018
The fourth field walk of the season will focus on cover crop techniques for Northwest Lower Peninsula. -
Horse show hacks
Published on April 25, 2018
Check out these great life hacks that can improve your overall horse show experience while making you look like a total professional. -
What factors influence the odors in manure?
Published on April 19, 2018
Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways -
Six tips for giving oral reasons for beginners
Published on April 10, 2018
Tips for successfully giving oral reasons as a beginner to horse judging.