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Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 2: Feed quality
Published on October 6, 2017
A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed difference in feed quality between oat varieties. -
Disease prevention tips for horse owners
Published on October 4, 2017
Horse owners in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have experienced two confirmed and several reported equine deaths in the past week. -
Overcoming forage shortages in drought-stressed areas of Michigan
Published on October 4, 2017
Limited winter hay supplies requires resourceful feeding alternatives. -
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest
Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall. -
Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 1: Yields
Published on September 28, 2017
A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed no significant yield differences between oat varieties at early or late harvest. However, the average yields based on harvest date were significantly different. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 26, 2017
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
Boxelder trees are toxic to horses
Published on September 25, 2017
The seeds of the boxelder tree (Acer negundo) containing the toxin hypoglycin A have been associated with Seasonal Pasture Myopathy in horses. -
Should I burn off my old, unharvested hay or chop it back onto the field?
Published on September 20, 2017
Some Michigan hay farmers need to decide how to clean up fields that went unharvested this year due to excessive rain. -
Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business
Published on September 18, 2017
September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network. -
Three-year demonstration completed on hay fertility in Chippewa County
Published on September 13, 2017
On-farm demonstration looks at three-year impact of various hay fertilization programs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.