News
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How to effectively calculate grazing land values
Published on December 17, 2013
Determining pasture rental rates for 2014. -
What is the risk of the introduction of bovine TB to an area?
Published on December 17, 2013
A USDA computer model calculates the risk of TB introduction to herds by county. The steps taken by producers can impact that calculation. -
2014 Custom Machine Work Rate summary update available
Published on December 17, 2013
Cost of farm machine work rates adjusted to cover current costs update is available in the 2014 Farm Machine Work Rate summary. -
Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1
Published on December 12, 2013
Legal fencing requirements for livestock operations in Michigan. -
Utilizing warm season grasses as a vegetative buffer
Published on December 9, 2013
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall warm season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Biomass crop summary has indications for Michigan’s bioeconomy
Published on December 9, 2013
Preliminary data from Illinois Biomass Crop Study indicates promising feedstock species for Michigan’s bioeconomy. -
Forage shortages causing rations to vary greatly
Published on December 5, 2013
Many dairy farms have experienced shortages in forage supplies from drought conditions over the past two years. These shortages have resulted in wildly swinging rations. -
Delayed crop harvest increases highway dangers
Published on November 27, 2013
The delayed harvest of grain crops in Michigan this year has put farm equipment operators and motorists at risk as they attempt to share the roadways in the month with the shortest daylight period of the year. -
Dairy market update, November 2013
Published on November 27, 2013
Could Class III milk prices turn downward despite record U.S. dairy product exports? -
Nine things that should be in a cropland lease
Published on November 27, 2013
Knowing what should be included in cropland leases will help both lessee and lessor.