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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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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. -
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Hauling, Spreading, and Composting
Published on May 11, 2021
Whether you are moving manure directly to a storage facility, transferring manure to a field for temporary stockpile, composting or applying manure, details matter: #3 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos. -
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Emergency Spill Response
Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to planning for manure spill response at fairs and expos: #4 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos. -
Bronze Level of Performance
Published on August 7, 2020
Manure application equipment inspection list for Level 1 certification. -
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Planning
Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to planning for manure management at fairs and expos: #1 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos. -
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Storage
Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to developing manure storage at fairs and expos: #2 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos. -
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 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. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
Changes to setback distances for waste storage facilities
Published on April 1, 2021
New language added to Siting GAAMPs on waste storage facility setbacks from the property line. -
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. -
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. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
You're invited to a Lunch 'N' Learn
Published on June 14, 2019
Manure Management: Am I doing it right?
