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• Biosecurity for Your Bird Population Virtual Training

  Published on April 7, 2016
  Practicing proper biosecurity on your farm is the most effective way to help stop the spread of disease. Learn more about effective biosecurity efforts through this virtual training.

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Odor Management Plans

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Odor management plans (OMP) can help farmers determine the major farm odor sources.

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  This bulletin offers more about the disease, vaccinations and laws in Michigan.

• Biosecurity efforts are important for Michigan poultry and bird owners

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Confirmed cases of H5N2 avian influenza exist but not considered a human health risk.

• What does an organic label on meat really mean?

  Published on July 20, 2011
  Definitions exist for meat labeled Organic from USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). Other marketing claims may or may not have clear definitions.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Changes to the Right to Farm 2014 Site Selection GAAMPs

  Published on May 16, 2014
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently made significant changes to the GAAMPs for Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities. Livestock producers should be familiar with these changes.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

• 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.

• Livestock producers: use antibiotics appropriately

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

• Registration now open for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on November 14, 2013
  Looking to brush up on your pest management skills? Register now to ensure your spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Use a PSNT to measure nutrients from manure

  Published on April 21, 2011
  The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) is a valuable tool for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer applications on fields that have received manure.

• Cold weather animal care practices

  Published on January 30, 2014
  Do you wonder what local farmers do to ensure the wellbeing of their livestock when it is cold outside?

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

• 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.

• 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.