Results

• Can combining mortality composting from two separate farms constitute a CAFO?

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Under current rules and regulations, the animal capacity and land base of both farms may together constitute a large CAFO.

• Select and use herbicides without harming the environment

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides.

• Manure structures should be monitored during extreme wet weather conditions

  Published on April 19, 2013
  Recent heavy rains have added to what may have been nearly full manure storage structures. Livestock farmers are encouraged to monitor these facilities and prepare to take action should an emergency develop.

• Health impacts of living near livestock production facilities explored at MSU Extension conference

  Published on April 8, 2013
  The April 23, 2013 Communities and Livestock conference sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, will include two presentations on the health outcomes of residents living near large livestock facilities.

• Are there health impacts from living near animal feeding operations?

  Published on April 3, 2013
  Scientists explore relationship between living near livestock and health.

• A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources

  Published on March 22, 2013
  Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices.

• Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms

  Published on March 20, 2013
  Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan.

• Protecting Michigan’s water resources

  Published on March 16, 2013
  Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state.

• Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report

  Published on March 16, 2013
  An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010.

• Partnerships improve adoption of practices to improve water quality and meet TMDLs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  Adoption of on-farm practices to reduce or eliminate movement of pollutants to waters is a focus of several programs at Michigan State University Extension. Learn more about TMDLs at MSU Extension’s Communities and Livestock workshop on April 23, 2013.

• Milk: a success story that you’ll want to drink in!

  Published on February 28, 2013
  At the 2013 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, attendees learned how milk’s carbon footprint has reduced over time while still proving to be a nutrient dense food.

• Online water use reporting must be completed by April 1

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Large volume agricultural water users have one month left to file their 2012 report with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

• Michigan online Large Volume Water Use reports due April 1

  Published on February 3, 2013
  Agricultural water use withdrawals in Michigan of 70 gallons per minute or more need to be reported via the new online system by April 1.

• Carbon is the “C” that starts conservation

  Published on January 31, 2013
  Carbon is the key component in managing soil health to increase water-holding capacity and infiltration.

• Hiring top-notch farm labor means digging deep

  Published on January 25, 2013
  Recruiting, hiring and keeping the best farm workers require careful planning and knowing how to select the best people for the job.

• Agriculture’s wheel of fortune: Soil carbon sequestration

  Published on January 14, 2013
  Environmental benefits of soil carbon sequestration are spokes that emanate from the carbon hub.

• Should crop and livestock farmers be concerned about food safety?

  Published on January 4, 2013
  Emerging food safety issues pose opportunity for farmers. What is going on in the food industry that will affect farmers?

• Michigan water facts

  Published on December 18, 2012
  Watersheds are a common thread binding all of us together. Regardless of where we live in Michigan, we all live in and our actions have an effect on a watershed.

• Antibiotic resistant bacteria issue demands action

  Published on December 14, 2012
  Part 1: A recent conference raises many questions about the causes of antiobiotic-resistant bacteria.