News
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Implanting nursing beef calves mid-summer returns over $435/hour
Published on May 16, 2012
Implanting beef calves makes cents. -
Fruit growers faced with oil and gas leasing decisions: Part 1
Published on May 16, 2012
A weather disaster coupled with an offer to lease mineral rights can provide tempting immediate cash flow, are there potential long term considerations to know before signing an oil and gas lease? -
Water control devices and sub-irrigation: two different, yet similar systems
Published on May 16, 2012
Blocking tile flow is not the same as true sub-irrigation. -
Spring black stem found in many Michigan alfalfa fields
Published on May 9, 2012
Spring black stem is a fungal disease that can cause significant damage to alfalfa yield and quality. -
Managing livestock odors
Published on May 8, 2012
Animal housing, manure storages and land application make significant contributions to on farm odors, but when addressing total farm odor livestock farm managers need to consider feed storage and mortality management. -
Frosted alfalfa might have lower NDF concentration than predicted by growing degree days
Published on May 8, 2012
Scissors cutting program suggests optimal growing degree days for first harvest alfalfa is likely higher this year. -
Weather impact on alfalfa quality assessed by field project
Published on May 8, 2012
MSU Extension educators have coordinated a short-term field project to assess the effects of this spring’s unusual weather conditions on the growth and quality of alfalfa across Michigan. -
Farmers and homeowners should be prepared for spring flooding
Published on May 7, 2012
According to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) floods are the most common natural disaster that communities face, excluding fire. -
Winter annuals are a concern in first cutting alfalfa
Published on May 4, 2012
Mild winter, early spring and cool April gives winter annual weeds a competitive edge over alfalfa in established stands. -
Cooperatives: a unique business structure
Published on May 4, 2012
Cooperatives can offer great benefits to members but can be challenging to get established.