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Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years

Published on June 4, 2021
Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Controlling and Eliminating Mange Mite Infections in Pigs

Published on June 4, 2021
With summer exhibition season underway, mange mite infections are on the rise in show pigs. This article will help exhibitors and parents learn how to best prevent and treat infections in their animals.
Summer options for controlling San Jose scale in Michigan tree fruit crops

Published on June 4, 2021
Summer populations of San Jose scale can be managed by targeting crawler emergence.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021

Published on June 3, 2021
Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist.
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”

Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed.
Standard Operating Procedures translated into Spanish

Published on June 2, 2021
Spanish SOPs for training and employee use.
Moving to zero prevalence of bovine leukosis

Published on June 2, 2021
Taking on a seemingly intransient disease can be a winning battle with new tools provided through grants from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021

Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible.
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here

Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears.
Ulcers in horses

Published on June 1, 2021
Horses, just like humans, struggle with gastric ulcers. Learn the factors that can lead to ulcers.