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Food for Change Summit 2013 focuses on community food systems
Published on February 23, 2013
Second annual gathering puts spotlight on impact local food can have on health, economy and sustainability issues. -
Farm transition and succession – What is involved?
Published on February 17, 2013
Most farms recognize the importance of a farm business transition and succession plan to pass the farm on to the next generations, but they don’t understand how to formulate a good plan. -
Farm transition and succession – Why bother?
Published on February 17, 2013
Nearly all farms aspire to pass the farm on to future generations, but many fail to make adequate plans to do so. -
Risk management plans includes crop insurance
Published on February 17, 2013
Many farms look to crop insurance as a key component of their risk management plan. -
Magnesium versus Manganese: Supplemental sources and application methods – Part II
Published on February 14, 2013
First soil test, then consider these options for correcting Mg and Mn deficiencies. -
Antibiotic residue testing in meat results in few positive samples
Published on February 13, 2013
Meat is tested for antibiotic residue as part of the U.S. National Residue Program. -
Be “Ag Proud” and prepare to celebrate National Ag Day
Published on February 11, 2013
It is not too late to join the national movement to celebrate agriculture in America by planning an activity or event in your community. -
Forage variety selection really pays
Published on February 8, 2013
Wise selection of perennial forage varieties is the investment return that keeps on giving and giving. -
Magnesium versus Manganese: What’s the difference? - Part I
Published on February 8, 2013
Understanding the differences between magnesium and manganese in relationship to crop uptake, deficiency symptoms and soil pH is critical to managing these two essential nutrients for crop production. -
Understand your cost of production to manage risk and maximize profit
Published on February 4, 2013
Michigan State University Extension’s free crop and livestock budget tools can help you analyze your expenses, revenue and opportunities.