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• Innovative forage systems

  Published on December 21, 2020
  In the Weeds Series 5 Episode 2: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sits down with Erins Burns and Kim Cassida, Weed Scientist and Forage Specialist at MSU, to discuss how changing up your forage rotation can help with management issues like manure application oppertunities.

• Manure Virtual Field Day featuring Annie Link

  Published on August 17, 2020

  Annie Link, from Swiss Lane Dairy Farms, discusses being a fourth generation farmer.

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021 Online Using Zoom

  Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days.

• Bronze Level of Performance

  Published on August 7, 2020
  Manure application equipment inspection list for Level 1 certification.

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  Already at Freeboard? How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relieve the situation and the impending environmental emergency.

• Managing horse manure

  Published on April 28, 2011
  Knowing the amount of manure that is produced on your farm is imperative to making an informed decision of what your options may be in regard to equine manure management.

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  EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL

  Published on July 26, 2019
  CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL

• Get the most from manure nutrients

  Published on July 28, 2011
  The basics always pay off in manure management

• 2021 Michigan Manure Management Summit goes virtual Jan. 20-21

  Published on December 18, 2020
  The inaugural virtual Michigan Manure Management Summit, is a great educational opportunity for anyone who hauls and applies manure, providing updates on the science, regulations, and best practices of manure management.

• An 8-step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 8 – Manure emergency spill response

  Published on November 27, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

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  An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 2 - Manure storage

  Published on October 31, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

• An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 3 - Composting horse manure

  Published on November 7, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

• An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 1 - Volume produced and collection

  Published on October 31, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

• An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 4 - Manure transfer and application

  Published on November 7, 2018
  It's important to have knowledge of the type of spreader/equipment you plan to utilize for manure transfer and/or application.

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  Managing manure and the cropping system

  Published on August 6, 2015
  The Aug. 18, 2015, manure field day will teach participants about double cropping winter and summer annuals for better feed, soil and manure management.

• Michigan regulations for manure, and contaminated wash and storm water on livestock farms

  Published on December 2, 2011
  Some people ask “Are there any laws for farmers spreading manure?” Others claim, “There are too many laws” regarding manure management. So what are the laws in Michigan?

• An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 6 - Records and record keeping

  Published on November 13, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

• An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 5 - Manure utilization

  Published on November 8, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

• An 8-step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 7 – Odor management

  Published on November 15, 2018
  Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.

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  MSU hosts Manure Management Virtual Field Day

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Online webinar featured virtual farm tour, interactive educational videos