News
-
Do you have a valid Veterinary Client Patient Relationship?
Published on January 24, 2013
The role of a veterinarian in the production of food animals is critical to ensure a safe food supply and improved herd health. -
December 2012 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter available
Published on January 23, 2013
The most recent issue (Dec. 2012) of the landowner Oil and Gas newsletter is now available online through Michigan State University Extension. -
Forage and weed species identification crucial for stressed fields
Published on January 23, 2013
Plant identification skills are critical for assessing stressed hayfields and pastures. -
Cow herd management planning for spring calving herd
Published on January 22, 2013
As winter starts moving toward spring, cow-calf producers should be focusing on calving and managing the cow-calf environment. -
Hay supplies tighter than earlier reports due to 2012 summer drought
Published on January 16, 2013
Latest USDA reports show ending hay stocks are significantly lower in Michigan. -
Agriculture’s wheel of fortune: Soil carbon sequestration
Published on January 14, 2013
Environmental benefits of soil carbon sequestration are spokes that emanate from the carbon hub. -
Forage cost of production regional workshops
Published on January 10, 2013
Knowing the cost of production for cropping systems can help the producer’s bottom line. Find out how at the Forage Cost of Production Workshop offered Jan. 29, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. -
Consumers learn by attending Breakfast on the Farm
Published on January 8, 2013
With most of today’s population being several generations removed from the farm, producers are opening up their farms to share their stories and provide public agriculture education. -
Allegan County Breakfast on the Farm sets record
Published on January 8, 2013
Despite cold weather and rain, the Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm program held last fall at John Schaendorf Dairy near Allegan set a new participation record. -
Precision ag technology continues to thrive
Published on January 7, 2013
Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference features leading precision ag expert.