News
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Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
What’s your manure IQ?
Published on April 23, 2013
A quick quiz will reveal and enhance your manure wisdom. -
Can combining mortality composting from two separate farms constitute a CAFO?
Published on April 23, 2013
Under current rules and regulations, the animal capacity and land base of both farms may together constitute a large CAFO. -
Milk is the natural sports drink
Published on April 21, 2013
Chocolate milk is a natural option for a recovery beverage. -
Manure structures should be monitored during extreme wet weather conditions
Published on April 19, 2013
Recent heavy rains have added to what may have been nearly full manure storage structures. Livestock farmers are encouraged to monitor these facilities and prepare to take action should an emergency develop. -
Poly tank inspection techniques
Published on April 18, 2013
Maintenance of polyethylene tanks is critical for safe use. -
Farmland rent may never be average
Published on April 18, 2013
Landowners are updating their 2013 land rental arrangements to reflect the volatility in commodity markets. -
Are there health impacts from living near animal feeding operations?
Published on April 3, 2013
Scientists explore relationship between living near livestock and health. -
Oil and gas newsletter available online
Published on April 2, 2013
New March issue of the Michigan State University Extension oil and gas newsletter is now available online. -
Are you ready for first cutting of alfalfa?
Published on March 29, 2013
The first cutting of alfalfa typically has the highest yield and quality, therefore, it’s time to prepare for a successful first harvest.