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  Poultry

  MSU Extension’s focus on poultry production brings together cross-discipline educators and researchers who work with both commercial poultry producers, small flock owners and youth.

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• As temperatures soar remember to transport livestock with care

  Published on July 25, 2011
  Failure to consider hot weather transporting needs of livestock can lead to heat related health issues. Consider these tips to keep livestock comfortable.

• Is it done yet? A guide to safely cooking meat

  Published on August 17, 2015
  Tips on how to check for doness of meat and cook meat safely.

• Commodity grain and dairy market updates available

  Published on September 3, 2014
  Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online.

• May is arthritis awareness month

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Reminders for those farming with arthritis.

• Selling meat from your farm? Make sure it is labeled properly!

  Published on October 18, 2011
  Many farmers are direct marketing meat from their farm and need to be in compliance with regulations.

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  Storing manure on small farms – deciding on a storage option

  Published on August 25, 2014
  The capability to store manure reduces, or eliminates, the need to spread manure on a daily basis. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized at a later time.

• September 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter

  Published on September 23, 2014
  The September 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features development Q&A, information on pipeline rights of ways and a leasing activity update.

• A changing perspective in farm land rental rates

  Published on February 7, 2014
  For more than 20 years, farm land values have continued to move higher, mirroring the changes in commodity prices and interest rates. These double digit increases will need to slow.

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  Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring

  Published on July 19, 2015
  A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24.

• Send your farm products to school

  Published on November 1, 2011
  Michigan State University assists communities, agricultural producers and school personnel in increasing Michigan foods in the menus of local schools.

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  365 sunrises and 7 billion mouths to feed – Ag Day 2014

  Published on March 20, 2014
  National Ag Day takes place March 25, 2014.

• How to register your farm on MarketMaker

  Published on February 28, 2011
  Increase sales of farm products by registering your farm on Michigan MarketMaker and communicating the attributes of your products to your customers.

• MSU Extension urges backyard poultry owners to keep their flocks safe

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Proper handling and good sanitary practices will protect birds from avian influenza and other diseases.

• Options in manure management highlighted at the 2015 North American Manure Expo in Chambersburg, PA

  Published on August 24, 2015
  “Manure than You Can Handle” was certainly a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo between the farm tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions.

• Sun exposure dangers

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Simple tips to keep your skin safe while farming.

• 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.

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  Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit.

• Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour

  Published on July 30, 2015
  Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations.

• Survey indicates significant positive financial results from lease royalty negotiations: Part 2

  Published on October 18, 2013
  Attorney survey negotiations resulted in an average royalty increase of 33.6 percent per year. This story is the second in a series.

• Farm transition and succession – Why bother?

  Published on February 17, 2013
  Nearly all farms aspire to pass the farm on to future generations, but many fail to make adequate plans to do so.