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Upcoming changes to the licensing rules for child care centers and homes

Published on February 8, 2018
Changes to the Michigan child care law makes child care centers and homes safer for children.
Northwestern Michigan College | Department of Forestry
Nutritional information labeling required for red meat and poultry

Published on May 25, 2012
Major cuts of red meat and poultry need to have nutritional information on the label or available as point of sale information.
Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants

Published on January 16, 2013
Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed.
Time management for dairy cows

Published on February 27, 2011
Minimize disruptions to cows’ time budget by avoiding overstocking, providing comfortable freestalls and preventing prolonged times for milking and in lock-ups. Keeping cows within their desired time budget ensures good cow welfare, health and performance.
FSIS Proposes Elimination of Dual Net Content Labeling

Published on April 19, 2019
Neal Fortin, Director of MSU's Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, explains implications of the USDA FSIS' proposal to eliminate dual net content labeling.
Low Stress Animal Handling and Down Cow Management Training for Dairy Employees

Published on December 11, 2017
Offered in both Spanish and English, this management training is designed specifically for dairy farm employees.
Forest Pest Coordinator

Hiring Organization: Mason-Lake Conservation District
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: April 2, 2021
Job Location: Scottville, MI
Forest Pest Coordinator

Hiring Organization: Mason-Lake Conservation District
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: April 18, 2021
Job Location: Scottville, MI
Research Geneticist

Hiring Organization: Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Appalachian Fruit Research Station
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Job Location: Kearneysville, WV
What to know about official identification for exhibition swine in 2021

Published on April 1, 2021
Breeders, exhibitors, county fairs and exhibitions need to know these changes in acquiring official identification for show pigs.
Masters of Science in Crop and Soil Sciences | Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Managing nutrient losses in the dairy cattle diet

Published on June 6, 2011
Nitrogen and phosphorus losses can be managed through improving the accuracy and digestibility of the diet and reducing feed waste.
Beef quality assurance: Michigan producer questions and answers

Published on February 11, 2019
Changing beef cattle sale requirements have people asking questions.
What is the economic value of your manure?

Published on April 17, 2018
Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure.
Professional development for early childhood providers

Published on October 3, 2016
Increased quality of care is linked to professional development experiences.
Holding the line on fertilizer costs

Published on April 18, 2007
Annual 2014-2015 planning and zoning court case summaries now ready

Published on June 19, 2015
The annual May 2015 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public. Many of the land use-related court cases in the past 12 months dealt with limits on zoning jurisdiction, due process, zoning amendment and enforcement.
Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?

Published on February 21, 2017
Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes?
Chamber of Commerce Takes 20 Percent Local Lead

Published on March 2, 2012
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce pledges to purchase 20 percent of food from Michigan.