Results

• Be prepared for parasite problem when sheep and goats graze on pastures

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Sheep and goats are more susceptible to internal parasites than other livestock, due to their grazing behavior and poor immunity.

• Ensure a fall lamb crop, have rams tested for breeding soundness April 16

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Are you interested in producing lambs this fall? If so, a ram breeding soundness exam is an important part of a comprehensive program to insure out-of-season breeding success.

• Have a manure spill kit ready to go into action

  Published on April 12, 2011
  A manure spill kit is a must have tool for Michigan dairy and livestock producers.

• Putting the polish on the public’s perception of farmers

  Published on April 11, 2011
  Telling people you care about your animals, the land, and the environment can go a long way in building consumer trust.

• International Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks calls for biosecurity review

  Published on April 8, 2011
  Outbreaks of FMD across the globe prompt Michigan officials to suggest review of farm biosecurity plans to reduce risk to the livestock industry.

• Profitable low-input livestock production

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers from all over Michigan came to hear Kit Pharo talk about Profitable Low Input, Cow/Calf Production.

• Livestock producers: use antibiotics appropriately

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers must use antibiotics judiciously and under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

• Manure record keeping may not be fun, but it’s beneficial

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Good records can help farmers plan manure applications and provide protection against complaints.

• Assistive technology for livestock handling can make your job easier

  Published on April 5, 2011
  These easy accommodations can make working livestock easier for people with disabilities, including chronic illness.

• Spring cleaning? Don't forget the manure piles!

  Published on March 30, 2011
  To be in compliance with Right to Farm laws, manure stacked all winter needs to be hauled to the fields in the spring.

• Changes to the process for siting new and expanding livestock operations

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Livestock producers and contractors planning construction projects in 2011 need to be aware of recent changes to the process for siting new and expanding livestock operations.

• Spring weather will slowly warm

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Michigan’s weather forecast indicates a slow warming trend over the next few weeks

• Looking ahead: winter weather returns

  Published on March 25, 2011
  Wet soils and potentially longer than normal fieldwork delays are just some of the effects of the upcoming weather as the growing season approaches.

• New risk reduction measures for nursery soil fumigation

  Published on March 24, 2011
  Nursery growers need to be aware of these new regulations when applying soil fumigants to fields.

• Large-volume, water-use reports are due April 1

  Published on March 9, 2011
  Here are the guidelines and reporting requirements for large-volume, agricultural water users

• 2011 updates to Michigan Siting GAAMPs

  Published on March 4, 2011
  Recent changes to the Michigan Department of Agriculture Siting GAAMPs are important to livestock producers planning building projects in 2011

• Vegetative buffers to control odors on livestock farms

  Published on March 4, 2011
  Properly sized and positioned vegetative buffers are an effective odor control practice.

• Temporary manure stacks should not cross the line

  Published on February 26, 2011
  Selecting the correct location for a temporary manure stack takes forethought. Consider where runoff may move, who will be impacted by odor and what pest may hatch from the pile before the stack is placed.

• The impact of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from animal agriculture

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Ammonia emissions impact human and ecosystem health while hydrogen sulfide is primarily a human health concern.

• Prepare yourself and your farm to respond to complaints

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Neighbors may lodge a Right To Farm complaint about your operation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This checklist can help you resolve it.