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2023 Western Horse Riding Camp Day 1

Published on July 17, 2023
Horses, safety, and line dancing!!
Dealing with drought-stressed forages

Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields?
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals

Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.
Poison hemlock identification and control

Published on April 20, 2023
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.
Managing the top five toughest weeds in Michigan hay fields

Published on April 20, 2023
A survey of the Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference participants provides a list of tough weeds for producers.
Minimize hoofprint damage in springtime horse pastures

Published on April 11, 2023
Horses can damage pastures in times of inclement weather, especially when soils are waterlogged.
Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie

Published on March 1, 2023
Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming.
March is frost seeding month in Michigan

Published on February 20, 2023
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality.