News
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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. -
Preparing for the show – stepping your way into success with proper clothing
Published on July 8, 2014
Dress for success while showing your 4-H animal project. Follow this news article series to prepare for your successful show ring experience. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared with a manure spill kit?
Published on July 7, 2014
In the case of a manure spill, livestock producers should have a spill kit prepared. -
Clean Water Act has a new twist for farms
Published on July 3, 2014
The ditches and streams on your farmland will fall under new standards if regulations become the law of the land. -
Preparing for the show – stepping your way into success with confidence
Published on July 2, 2014
Having confidence with your animal project will help you at the fair and in the show ring. Follow this news article series to prepare for your successful show ring experience. -
Low-input pasture renovation
Published on June 24, 2014
Good grazing management and utilization of low cost amendments can result in economical forage and improved bottom line. -
Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 amended in April, 2014: Part 2
Published on June 23, 2014
The amended act includes pre-empting local jurisdictions from restricting carbon dioxide pipelines for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons. -
June 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on June 20, 2014
The June 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features FracFocus, and a Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 amendment. -
Michigan Crude Oil And Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 Amended in April, 2014: Part 1
Published on June 18, 2014
Amended Act 16 expands the law so it applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. -
Commodity Marketing Update Seminars
Published on June 17, 2014
Keeping current of what is happening in the commodity market is the focus of a special Commodity Marketing Update seminar and live webinar. -
Livestock and fair food shouldn’t mix: Tips to keep you healthy at the fair
Published on June 17, 2014
Risk of getting sick after touching livestock at a petting zoo or the fair is real and tragic. Nothing can be done to eliminate the risk, but there are several practical things fairgoers can do to avoid getting sick after petting animals. -
National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps farmers learn about air emissions from their farms
Published on June 10, 2014
Air emissions are becoming a big concern around the world, and increasing the interest in emissions from livestock operations. Livestock farmers should take the steps to better understand the pollutants emitted from their facilities. -
Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge
Published on June 5, 2014
Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can assure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorist. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 2
Published on June 2, 2014
In the case of any spill, particularly manure spills, livestock producers should familiarize themselves with the 4 C’s of Spill Response. -
Sizzling meat prices a shock for some consumers
Published on May 26, 2014
Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices. -
Additives have legal limits in cured meat products
Published on May 16, 2014
Sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate are added to meat at very low levels to prevent food poisoning. -
USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects
Published on May 9, 2014
Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices. -
Last minute farm land rental adjustments
Published on May 8, 2014
Farm producers are past the point in time when farm land rental arrangements need to be in place. -
Farmer’s market managers: Find vendors with online MarketMaker
Published on May 2, 2014
Farmer’s market managers can identify local farmers and food producers by using online MarketMaker. -
March 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter available
Published on May 1, 2014
The current newsletter features mineral right offers, oil and gas development in Michigan and increasing interest in Michigan's mineral deposits.