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• Young dairy producers in Michigan tell YouTube viewers why they dairy

  Published on December 16, 2011
  A new YouTube video shows the passion of young dairy producers about their business and can inspire confidence among consumers for the dairy products they enjoy.

• Defining sustainable agriculture

  Published on December 14, 2011
  During the upcoming Michigan Ag Commodities Educational Expo Dr. James McCarty will help farmers define sustainable agriculture and understand how sustainability may impact future production.

• Beware of frostbite in winter months

  Published on December 14, 2011
  As harvest comes to a close and the weather turns cold, there are certain precautions that should be taken in order to safe over the winter months.

• Automatic hitches make it easier to connect to implements

  Published on December 14, 2011
  When hitching a wagon or other implement, a farmer may have to repeatedly climb on and off their tractor, which can be a hassle. For someone with leg or mobility impairments, this is downright painful, or even impossible.

• Air emissions and animal agriculture

  Published on December 9, 2011
  “Air Emissions and Animal Agriculture” provides science-based information on food animal production in the United States and the odors and air emissions associated with livestock and poultry production.

• Beef cow deworming strategies - fall management

  Published on December 6, 2011
  Clean your beef cows as the snow begins to fall.

• Manure storage and getting through the winter

  Published on December 6, 2011
  Less manure in storage going into winter will reduce the need to spread in the winter

• Michigan regulations for manure, and contaminated wash and storm water on livestock farms

  Published on December 2, 2011
  Some people ask “Are there any laws for farmers spreading manure?” Others claim, “There are too many laws” regarding manure management. So what are the laws in Michigan?

• Isolation distances to protect water quality

  Published on December 2, 2011
  Water quality can be impacted on Michigan farms by virtue of distance the practice has to surface water and wells.

• Dairy Market Update, November 2011

  Published on November 28, 2011
  Dairy fundamentals suggest a great deal of risk remains in the market.