News
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Planning for that next change
Published on August 2, 2013
Decisions on a modern dairy farm often involve six to seven figures in cost. The modern dairy owner has to make those decisions after fully researching existing examples and be flexible enough to modify them on the go. -
Dairy market update, July 2013
Published on August 1, 2013
Dairy market fundamentals are increasingly bearish in the near term and Class III prices may decline even further this fall. -
What motivates beginning farmers?
Published on July 31, 2013
It’s more than just money according to a recent Upper Peninsula Michigan State University Extension study. -
Local food retailers offer insights into ways beginning farmers can be successful
Published on July 29, 2013
Retailers want their local food suppliers to understand markets, build up production expertise and business skills. -
Preparing for corn silage harvest using growth stages as a guide
Published on July 25, 2013
Corn tassel time and the days until the half-milk line is the target for when to harvest silage. -
Managing fields after wheat harvest
Published on July 25, 2013
Wheat harvest opens the door for manure, cover crops and alternative forages. -
Corn stover and forage harvest programs Aug. 19 and 20
Published on July 23, 2013
See new corn stover and other forage harvesting equipment at upcoming Michigan State University Extension programs. -
Do you have an action plan to transfer the farm family business?
Published on July 18, 2013
A written action plan can assist in successfully transferring the family farm business between generations. -
Leasing farmland for wind farm development requires careful review
Published on July 16, 2013
Over the past few years a large number of acres of Michigan farmland have been leased under long term energy development agreements for wind farm development. -
Balancing beef cow rations helps producers survive high feed costs
Published on July 11, 2013
Beef cow feed cost savings.