College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

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

• 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

• Odor Management Plans

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

• 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.

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
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• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Updated social security basics for farmers

  Published on January 20, 2012
  Legislation passed late last year extended some FICA tax provisions until the end of February.

• Reminders for farm safety: Part Two

  Published on June 6, 2012
  One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft.

• 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.

• Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 amended in April, 2014: Part 2

  Published on June 23, 2014
  The amended act includes pre-empting local jurisdictions from restricting carbon dioxide pipelines for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons.

• MSU Extension offers safety tips for backyard poultry flocks

  Published on May 1, 2015
  People need to be aware of threats to their own birds as well as their possible impact on commercial poultry production.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

• Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.