Blog
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Spring 2016 field crop weeds update for southwest Michigan
Published on May 19, 2016
Cool, wet weather has made weed control challenging this spring as farmers feel the pressure to get crops planted under less than ideal conditions.
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Local Michigan 4-H'ers take part in national day of service and leadership
Published on May 17, 2016
During the weekend of April 15-17, 4-H families from across Michigan joined with youth and adults throughout the nation in service to their communities.
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Mud, mud go away- leave me and my horses alone: Part 2
Published on May 9, 2016
Tired of dealing with mud issues? Here are some potential solutions to minimize the occurrence of mud on your farm.
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Mud, mud go away- leave me and my horses alone: Part 1
Published on May 9, 2016
Identifying the factors that are contributing to the creation and occurrence of mud on your horse farm may require some “out of the box” thinking and management.
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Helping an orphaned foal requires quick thinking
Published on May 6, 2016
See how the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center had to think quick when it came time to raising an orphaned foal.
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Invest in pollination for success with highbush blueberries
Published on May 6, 2016
For profitable yields, investing in pollination of highbush blueberries is crucial.
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Proper body positioning for your barrel racing runs
Published on May 4, 2016
A horse rider’s seat, legs and hands all play an important part in supporting the horse during a barrel racing run.
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Conditioning your gaming horse is key
Published on May 4, 2016
Equine athletes must be properly conditioned, just as any athlete, before competition.
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The 2016 Michigan 4-H Equine Educational Expo was a success
Published on May 4, 2016
Michigan youth performed well at 2016 Michigan 4-H Equine Educational Expo held in April at Michigan State University.
