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Commodity grain and dairy market updates available
Published on September 3, 2014
Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online. -
Technology makes sidedressing crops with manure easier
Published on September 2, 2014
Manure application equipment setup to sidedress standing crops allowed these farmers to plant crops then spread manure. -
What does the judge really mean?
Published on August 28, 2014
If you have sat around the ring at a county fair or been moving an animal around the show ring, you have heard the comments of the judge. Knowing what those comments mean will help you learn more about the animal project. -
Faces of Michigan farmers front and center in grocery stores
Published on August 27, 2014
In an effort to connect consumers to Michigan farmers, Michigan State University Extension teamed up with Neiman’s Family Market to provide shoppers with a glimpse of a few farmers behind the food. -
Animal judging – What’s it all about?
Published on August 27, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Michigan State University Product Center assists Farmers on the Move Cooperative, Inc.
Published on August 27, 2014
Southwest Michigan Hispanic Grower Cooperation improving profitability through farmer educational knowledge -
Storing manure on small farms – deciding on a storage option
Published on August 25, 2014
The capability to store manure reduces, or eliminates, the need to spread manure on a daily basis. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized at a later time. -
Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms
Published on August 19, 2014
Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit. -
Measuring manure depth in the PEDv era
Published on August 18, 2014
The Porcine Endemic Diarrhea virus stays viable in stored manure for extended periods of time. In barns that have experienced a PEDv outbreak producers should avoid bringing stored manure back up to surface where it could infect PEDv susceptible pigs. -
The liability of raising livestock for others
Published on August 18, 2014
Contract wean/grow/finish barns are a positive addition to many farms, but contract growers should review their production contract and farm insurance policy to ensure full coverage if there is a catastrophic loss of livestock. -
Foodservice operations need to understand expiration dates on meat and poultry packages
Published on August 18, 2014
As a foodservice provider, documentation and appropriate handling of meat is very important. -
Michigan Crude Oil And Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 and landowners: Part 3
Published on August 1, 2014
As energy infrastructure for our state and nation improve and grow, a landowner may be approached to allow the construction of a pipeline across their property. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 5 - Audit day
Published on July 28, 2014
Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audit day has arrived on your farm. Part five in this six part series is meant to give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your employees. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 6 - Follow-up for certification
Published on July 28, 2014
The final installment in the six part series of Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits looks at the follow-up corrective actions that need to take place after the audit in order for your farm to achieve certification. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 4 – Preparing your farm
Published on July 28, 2014
Part 4 in preparing for a certified animal welfare audit on your farm looks at review of the audit and preparation of your farm for audit day -
Keeping nutrients in the field and out of tile lines
Published on July 25, 2014
Farm drainage has been increasing land productivity since its introduction during the colonial times in the United States. However, there is concern today more than ever about proper management to protect surface water quality. -
USDA federal order for mandatory report of PEDv
Published on July 21, 2014
New cases of PEDv or PDCoV, must be reported to State Animal Health Officials (MDARD) and USDA as a requirement of these diseases being placed on the reportable animal disease list. -
What does the USDA Reporting Mandate for SECD mean for producers?
Published on July 21, 2014
Producers, along with veterinarians and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network are required to report positive PCR tests for Novel Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services office -
The USDA helps create a universal PEDv language for the pork industry
Published on July 21, 2014
Important definitions relating to PEDv. -
PEDv: Billions and billions of virus particles
Published on July 21, 2014
Some people have described PEDv as similar to TGEV. They are both of the family of virus Coronaviradae. Both viruses will cause up to 100 percent mortality in piglets.