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Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks

Published on January 6, 2023
Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months.
Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan

Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan.
Interpreting manure analysis results

Published on December 15, 2022
Applying the appropriate amount of manure requires correct interpretation of the manure test results.
What to expect when connecting with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Published on December 12, 2022
Know what to expect if you or someone you know connects with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Manure analysis provides accurate account of plant available nutrients

Published on November 10, 2022
The plant nutrient content of manure depends on animal species, feeding program, storage facilities and other factors.
Mindful manure application

Published on November 4, 2022
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.
Field stockpiling of manure and poultry litter

Published on October 21, 2022
Preparing for field amendment when the time is right.