News
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Using non-meat proteins and smaller meat portions lowers food costs
Published on October 4, 2012
MSU Extension says many people could eat less meat with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and dairy foods for good nutritional health and savings. -
Hunters on my farm
Published on October 4, 2012
Good relations between agriculture and hunters takes work on both sides. -
Pasture walk at Shupe Dairy Farm will emphasize fall pasture management
Published on October 4, 2012
Networking and learning from others is an important tool for graziers, so join us October 17 in Elkton, Mich., for a pasture walk focusing on analyzing pastures for winter. -
What issues are on the horizon for livestock producers?
Published on October 1, 2012
2012 harvest, high feed costs and lowering market prices are on the mind of every livestock producer. -
Corn stover harvest can help supply winter beef cow diets
Published on September 28, 2012
Corn stover can reduce drought impact for beef herds. -
Direct marketing of locally produced meats offers opportunity for livestock producers
Published on September 28, 2012
Understanding meat inspection is important to comply with regulations -
Soil nutrients from livestock manure are valuable, use them wisely
Published on September 28, 2012
Fertilizer prices have increased dramatically over the last decade. Soil fertility is a critical factor affecting yield potential. Nutrients should be spread evenly over fields, rather than allow nutrients to build to high levels on a few fields. -
Rest pastures and stockpile grass for next spring
Published on September 28, 2012
Rest pastures and stockpile forage now for a strong and early start next spring. Allowing livestock to continuously graze pastures while full feeding hay, provides little added nutrition, while damaging plants for future growth. -
Dairy Market Update, September 2012
Published on September 27, 2012
Dairy market fundamentals continue to indicate strong dairy product and milk prices as the national dairy herd and milk production continue to decline. -
A new paradigm in milk marketing
Published on September 27, 2012
In 2007 dairy producers entered a new era of higher milk prices and higher production costs.