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Opportunities to market hay as cash crop
Published on July 23, 2012
Producers that have been fortunate enough to receive adequate precipitation can capitalize on hay marketing opportunities. -
Feeding wheat to stretch swine and beef rations
Published on July 20, 2012
Farmers faced with drought-stricken crops can stretch animal feed rations by feeding wheat in place of corn. -
Managing alfalfa during drought
Published on July 20, 2012
Adjusting harvest management during drought may salvage some yield and aid alfalfa recovery. -
Cow-calf producers faced with tough decisions in drought
Published on July 20, 2012
While difficult, destocking certain portions of the cowherd may be best for economic viability. -
Crops salvaged from insured fields will reduce crop insurance payments
Published on July 20, 2012
In some parts of Michigan, farms are undertaking salvage harvest of the corn stover that is currently in their fields this harvest will impact crop insurance coverage and potential payments. -
Harvesting drought-stressed soybeans for forage
Published on July 19, 2012
Feeding drought-stressed soybeans to livestock is an option, but make the decision carefully. -
Corn prices and drought impacts on feeder cattle markets
Published on July 18, 2012
Possible impacts of the drought and corn prices on the feeder cattle market. -
Performance trends in Michigan dairy herds
Published on July 18, 2012
DairyMetrics program is a useful benchmarking tool for evaluating dairy herd performance. -
Significant milk production losses across Michigan during July heat
Published on July 18, 2012
Record high temperatures in early July resulted in reduced milk production from heat stressed cows. -
Expanding your herd means expanding manure storage
Published on July 16, 2012
When expanding the livestock herd, consider the additional manure volume, time to haul and days of the year to accomplish the task.