MSU Extension Poultry

News

• Cropland leasing trends

  Published on November 16, 2015
  Midwest cropland lease rates declining with slight shift to flexible leases.

• The business of soil health

  Published on November 2, 2015
  How to determine the value of soil health.

• Reflections of the 2015 Michigan poultry show ban in 4-H youth programs

  Published on October 20, 2015
  The 2015 Michigan poultry show ban presented many challenges, but 4-H members rose to the occasion.

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  Poultry producers reminded to be on alert for avian influenza

  Published on October 9, 2015
  With fair season over, backyard poultry owners may feel the threat of avian influenza has weakened. To the contrary, poultry producers should remain vigilant this fall, learning about the disease and taking proper precautions to keep their flocks healthy.

• Hiring labor for your farming operation? Use the Agricultural Employer Checklist

  Published on October 5, 2015
  Michigan State University Extension has recently revised its Agricultural Employer Checklist. Farms that hire labor should use this document as a general education tool on the employment process.

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  Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016.

• Do you need an employee certified in HACCP?

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Certain third party audits and food safety plans require having an employee trained in HACCP.

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  You’ve recovered from fair week, now it’s time to clean

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Utilize the warm weather to clean and disinfect animal equipment and facilities to be better prepared for new animal projects.

• 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase

  Published on September 23, 2015
  New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore.

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  Fair exhibitors kept birds home to keep Michigan flocks healthy

  Published on September 5, 2015
  Efforts to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza changed the atmosphere of county fairs across the United States this summer, including Michigan.