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Bookmarks on animal care and well-being available
Published on June 22, 2015
New resources answer common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs in the form of educational bookmarks. -
Do I need a permit to control wildlife on my farm?
Published on June 18, 2015
Depending on the wildlife species and type of control to be implemented, a permit from state or federal wildlife management agencies may be required. -
AgrAbility; a Resource for MSU Extension educators
Published on June 17, 2015
AgrAbility is here to help farmers in need along with the educators who work closely with these farmers. -
Hulless oats as a potential farm-grown feed grain
Published on June 8, 2015
Hulless oats could provide a nutrient-dense feed grain in northern Michigan areas where corn grain production is not reliable. -
Agriculture advocacy is important 365 days of the year
Published on June 5, 2015
Recognizing the abundance that agriculture provides is important and farmers are among the best advocates to help bridge the gap between consumers and modern agriculture. -
Custom machine work rate estimates available
Published on May 21, 2015
2015 farm machine work rates for Michigan summary is now available. -
Got an oil or gas well on your property that is not paying you a royalty?
Published on May 21, 2015
Lease negotiation is one tool to reduce the likelihood of not paying the landowner when an oil and gas well may be present. -
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment
Published on May 13, 2015
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment. -
Recruiting labor for your farm
Published on May 8, 2015
Maintaining a steady flow of applicants is helpful when a position suddenly needs to be filled. -
Utilizing warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers
Published on May 5, 2015
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall, warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Three steps to prepare you and your livestock project for fair
Published on April 23, 2015
Be better prepared for your fair experience by planning, attending other shows and knowing your budget. -
Managing the farming system to feed our crops and protect our water
Published on April 17, 2015
Integrating conservation practices throughout the farming system can keep crop nutrients in the root zone and out of waterways. -
Own up to your role as an employee manager
Published on April 15, 2015
Instead of just putting up with the task of managing employees, take ownership for it and making it a strength of the operation. -
Market weights for hogs remain strong
Published on April 14, 2015
Consumers benefit from heavier market weights and lower pork price. -
What would your employees say they like/dislike about your farm?
Published on April 7, 2015
For a farm to meet their goals their employees must be performing their job to the best of their abilities and enjoying their job. -
Controlling soil erosion with cover crops
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to impede soil erosion off of fields. -
Cover crops and nitrogen scavenging
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to scavenge for excess Nitrogen. The following chart rates cover crops ability to scavenge nitrogen -
Cover crops as nitrogen source
Published on April 1, 2015
Learn how cover crops can produce Nitrogen for your fields. -
Cover crops and soil organic matter
Published on April 1, 2015
Using cover crops can help farms build soil organic matter. -
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie
Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.