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The case for cottage cheese
Published on June 7, 2013
Four reasons cottage cheese should be on your next grocery list. -
Vendors can link with farmers markets through online Market Maker: Part 1
Published on June 5, 2013
Agricultural producers can enhance their visibility by making business connections with the markets they serve using the online Market Maker. -
Dairy Market Update, May 2013
Published on June 5, 2013
Dairy market fundamentals are somewhat bearish in the near term but bullish in the longer term. -
Monitoring udder health on dairy farms
Published on June 5, 2013
Effectively managing udder health on dairy farms requires a good record keeping system and routine monitoring of somatic cell count (SCC) data. -
Safety awareness for your agricultural employees: Part 3
Published on June 3, 2013
Workplace safety is a concern for all employers, especially in more hazardous industries such as agriculture. Employers are now looking beyond the workplace to ensure that their workforce stays safe 24/7. -
Safety awareness for your agricultural employees: Part 2
Published on June 3, 2013
Workplace safety is a concern for all employers, especially in more hazardous industries such as agriculture. Employers are now looking beyond the workplace to ensure that their workforce stays safe 24/7. -
Frequently Asked Questions about Bovine Tuberculosis
Published on May 31, 2013
The diagnosis of four herds infected with bovine Tuberculosis in the first 5 months of 2013 is an reminder that all Michigan dairy and beef cattle producers should understand what they can do to reduce the risk of disease in their herd. -
Getting started with field crops and hay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on May 31, 2013
Careful planning and perseverance are needed everywhere crops are grown, but maybe even more in Michigan’s far north. -
Assess the risk of planting corn in June
Published on May 31, 2013
June 1 is here and about 10 percent of the corn is still in the bag. At this point, the question becomes, “How late can corn be planted?” -
Congressional battle over dairy policy is not over
Published on May 23, 2013
Both Senate and House Ag Committees passed preliminary versions of the new farm bill.