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Focus on forages at MSU Ag Innovation Day

Published on August 2, 2017
Educational sessions range from reduced-lignin alfalfa to fitness tracking for cows.
Research findings on reduced-lignin alfalfa featured at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

Published on July 25, 2017
Research findings from a six-state study on reduced-lignin alfalfa will be featured at Michigan State University Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future.
RUP and CCA credits to be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

Published on June 27, 2017
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future.
Harvesting and handling high-quality baleage

Published on June 12, 2017
Perhaps the greatest challenge Michigan forage growers face is quickly transforming high quality standing forage in the field to a form that is stable, storable and the best feed quality for livestock.
Finding the right mix for soil health

Published on May 17, 2017
Explore the below-ground communities that impact soil health at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017, at the Lake City Research Center.
How to get the most out of your baleage

Published on May 16, 2017
The latest management techniques to preserve forage with baleage will be featured at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day.
“Fitbits” for cows: The latest precision dairy cattle monitoring technology

Published on May 15, 2017
New wearable technologies for dairy cows monitor individual animal activity to improve farm management and performance.
Assessing kernel processing score in the field can optimize corn silage production

Published on May 15, 2017
New image processing app will be featured at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017 at the Lake City Research Center.
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 2: Crop nutrient needs and harvest management

Published on April 20, 2017
Get more from your corn silage by meeting crop nutrient needs during the growing season and optimizing your harvest methods.
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 1: Hybrid selection

Published on March 8, 2017
Hybrid selection, crop nutrient planning and flexible harvest management can pay off at harvest and feeding time.