News
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Don’t let your hay profits go up in smoke
Published on June 18, 2012
Hay is a hot commodity, but don’t let it ignite. -
How engaged are your employees?
Published on June 18, 2012
Engaged employees are more productive. But what can you do to get your employees more engaged? -
Recognize the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Published on June 18, 2012
Heat stroke is a serious condition that many farmers are at risk of experiencing, especially during the hot, humid days of a Michigan summer. -
Hosting international visitors on a livestock farm
Published on June 15, 2012
Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease of livestock that can be transferred via clothing, manure on boots and from the lungs of humans. -
Managing social media: finding the right person
Published on June 15, 2012
If you have not yet taken your small business marketing mainstream with Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media, recruit someone who enjoys it. -
Why are social media trends important to business owners?
Published on June 15, 2012
Knowledge of social media use trends will help small business operators target their marketing efforts. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Calf housing – individual or group?
Published on June 11, 2012
Raising calves in groups has been catching on for some good reasons. But what about the risks? -
Odor Management Plan development tool helps farmers deal with farm odor
Published on June 8, 2012
Odors are customary when raising livestock. Having an Odor Management Plan that determines the sources of odors, identifies control practices and establishes a monitoring strategy help livestock farmers manage the smells associated with their farm. -
Computerized manure applications and nutrient calculations
Published on June 7, 2012
Free software is available for manure nutrient management plans.