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Wet spring, wet soils, and wet hay…what should a dry hay producer do?
Published on June 5, 2019
Tips for helping dry hay producers when faced with difficult harvest conditions. -
USDA Cost Share Program now open for certified organic farmers
Published on May 8, 2019
USDA Certified Organic farmers may receive partial reimbursement of fees paid for certification. This program is open through Oct. 31, 2019. Farms or food businesses that have more than one certification are eligible to request cost share for each. -
Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity
Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings. -
Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!
Published on April 5, 2019
The emotional and financial transitioning of farms to the next generation can be difficult. The best way to make it easier is to start the conversation early. -
Michigan Hay Sellers List helps buyers locate scarce hay
Published on April 4, 2019
Whether buying or selling hay, the Michigan hay sellers list makes the task easier. -
Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality
Published on March 3, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort. -
Financial aspects of cover crops is topic of upcoming online program
Published on March 3, 2019
The March 11, 2019, Field Crops Webinar will feature Kim Cassida addressing cover crop profitability. -
2019 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference to focus on mixing forages for sustainability
Published on February 13, 2019
The March 5 conference will feature keynote speaker Ray Smith, University of Kentucky, and sessions on new and innovative ideas and solutions to challenges in forages and grazing crops. -
White muscle disease in sheep and goats
Published on January 3, 2019
If you are raising sheep and goats in Michigan or other selenium deficient areas, you need to take measures to prevent white muscle disease.