News
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Do you need an employee certified in HACCP?
Published on September 24, 2015
Certain third party audits and food safety plans require having an employee trained in HACCP. -
You’ve recovered from fair week, now it’s time to clean
Published on September 23, 2015
Utilize the warm weather to clean and disinfect animal equipment and facilities to be better prepared for new animal projects. -
4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase
Published on September 23, 2015
New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore. -
Reducing nutrient loss
Published on September 1, 2015
Three ways farmers can protect water quality. -
Options in manure management highlighted at the 2015 North American Manure Expo in Chambersburg, PA
Published on August 24, 2015
“Manure than You Can Handle” was certainly a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo between the farm tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. -
September field day in Hillsdale County features nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 24, 2015
A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program. -
Is it done yet? A guide to safely cooking meat
Published on August 17, 2015
Tips on how to check for doness of meat and cook meat safely. -
March 2015 landowner oil and gas newsletter available
Published on August 4, 2015
A brief summary of articles from the March 2015 newsletter. -
How is your team doing
Published on August 3, 2015
Teamwork plays a big part in your farms success. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
Fair season and sportsmanship
Published on July 28, 2015
Follow these sportsmanship guidelines so youth and adults have positive experiences at the county fair. -
Crude oil supplies appear stable for the future
Published on July 27, 2015
Despite widespread conflict in the Middle East, world supplies and prices of crude oil are stable. -
Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring
Published on July 19, 2015
A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24. -
Commodity markets for grains and dairy reviewed
Published on July 1, 2015
Did you miss the recent market update? Here are some resources to stay connected. -
August farm tour will feature manure processing and conservation practices
Published on June 29, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will visit four farms implementing cutting-edge technologies and utilizing unique conservations practices. -
Do H2S monitors belong on the swine farm?: Part two
Published on June 24, 2015
What do you do if someone is overcome by H2S on your farm? -
Coping with euthanasia related stress: Part two
Published on June 24, 2015
How to deal with the stress caused by euthanasia of your swine. -
The stockperson perspective on euthanasia: Part one
Published on June 23, 2015
Euthanasia can be one of the hardest parts of a stockpersons career, how do the handle it? -
Do H2S monitors belong on the swine farm?: Part one
Published on June 23, 2015
Should Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) monitors be worn on swine production sites during manure transfer? -
4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Guide released
Published on June 22, 2015
New resource regarding animal care and well-being to assist those who manage or participate in public events involving animals.