News
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Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
What’s your manure IQ?
Published on April 23, 2013
A quick quiz will reveal and enhance your manure wisdom. -
Manure structures should be monitored during extreme wet weather conditions
Published on April 19, 2013
Recent heavy rains have added to what may have been nearly full manure storage structures. Livestock farmers are encouraged to monitor these facilities and prepare to take action should an emergency develop. -
Farmland rent may never be average
Published on April 18, 2013
Landowners are updating their 2013 land rental arrangements to reflect the volatility in commodity markets. -
Poly tank inspection techniques
Published on April 18, 2013
Maintenance of polyethylene tanks is critical for safe use. -
Are there health impacts from living near animal feeding operations?
Published on April 3, 2013
Scientists explore relationship between living near livestock and health. -
Oil and gas newsletter available online
Published on April 2, 2013
New March issue of the Michigan State University Extension oil and gas newsletter is now available online. -
Agriculture HR resources now available on new MSU FIRM Team website
Published on March 28, 2013
The Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM) team at Michigan State University has launched its new webpage including a Labor and Human Resource Management section. -
The new I-9 is here
Published on March 28, 2013
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires. -
A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources
Published on March 22, 2013
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices. -
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms
Published on March 20, 2013
Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers. -
Protecting Michigan’s water resources
Published on March 16, 2013
Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part I
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. There are, however, important things to consider if you are interested in grant funding. -
Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report
Published on March 16, 2013
An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010. -
Partnerships improve adoption of practices to improve water quality and meet TMDLs
Published on March 13, 2013
Adoption of on-farm practices to reduce or eliminate movement of pollutants to waters is a focus of several programs at Michigan State University Extension. Learn more about TMDLs at MSU Extension’s Communities and Livestock workshop on April 23, 2013. -
Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Livestock production in Michigan’s rural communities
Published on March 4, 2013
Speakers for an April 23 conference will discuss issues influencing relations between livestock farms and the farm’s rural neighbors. -
Producers can utilize oral fluid collection for diagnostic work
Published on February 28, 2013
Implementing a disease surveillance plan is a major component of a high health swine herd -
Basic steps for oral fluid collection on swine farms
Published on February 28, 2013
Oral fluid collection is a simple way to gather samples for diagnostic testing.