News
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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. -
Agriculture HR resources now available on new MSU FIRM Team website
Published on March 28, 2013
The Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM) team at Michigan State University has launched its new webpage including a Labor and Human Resource Management section. -
Grazing season extension for the beef cow-calf producer
Published on March 28, 2013
Tight forage supplies and lack of available grazing land make the goal of grazing season extension even more important. -
The new I-9 is here
Published on March 28, 2013
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires. -
New grant will fund additional work to reduce mastitis, antibiotic use in dairy cattle
Published on March 27, 2013
Integrating MSU Extension and education programs to reduce mastitis and antimicrobial use in dairy cattle is the aim of a new project led by Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch veterinarian Ron Erskine. -
Forage webinar captures highlights of winter Extension meetings
Published on March 27, 2013
The Online Crop and Forage Highlights webinars series forage meeting was recorded and is now available to watch online. -
A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources
Published on March 22, 2013
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices. -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover. -
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms
Published on March 20, 2013
Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers.