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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.
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms

Published on January 27, 2023
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
Interpreting manure analysis results

Published on December 15, 2022
Applying the appropriate amount of manure requires correct interpretation of the manure test results.
Mindful manure application

Published on November 4, 2022
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.