News
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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. -
Know what you grow: Clover toxicity and horses
Published on August 25, 2017
Learn more about how clover affects your horse’s health, how to identify clover and manage its growth. -
Teen leadership opportunities for managing horse shows
Published on August 24, 2017
Teens can take on important leadership roles by managing a horse show. -
West Nile Virus reported in Michigan horses
Published on August 1, 2017
Vaccinating your horse for West Nile Virus reduces the risk of your horse getting sick. -
Learn about collegiate equestrian opportunities
Published on July 28, 2017
Many universities like Michigan State University offer opportunities to be a college equestrian. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Livestock poisoning possible from wilting black (wild) cherry leaves
Published on July 7, 2017
Storm-damaged wild cherry trees could pose threat to livestock grazing in pastures. -
Using goats to improve forage availability in equine pastures
Published on June 19, 2017
Project investigates the effectiveness of utilizing goats to browse and defoliate invasive plant species to improve forage availability in equine pastures -
Horse body condition scoring app
Published on June 15, 2017
Technology tools to help equine caretakers evaluate equine body condition -
Equine biosecurity
Published on June 15, 2017
Keep biosecurity measures in mind while traveling with your horse this summer to reduce potential infectious disease spread