News
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Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!
Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock. -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
The Economist: How the Growth of Cities Changes Farming
Published on February 15, 2018
Ben Belton and Saweda Liverpool-Tasie in The Economist, Feb 15, 2018 -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
Michigan manure hauler certification program
Published on February 12, 2018
Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators. -
Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22
Published on January 20, 2018
What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste. -
New livestock environmental management educator hired in central Michigan
Published on January 16, 2018
Based in Gratiot County, Erica Rogers will begin working with livestock producers across the state of Michigan. -
Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 5
Published on December 20, 2017
Sustaining the economic viability of farm operations -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.