News
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Calving pens: manage for health
Published on November 1, 2011
Both the dam and the newborn calf are vulnerable to infection at calving time. The key is to reduce exposure to bacteria through management. -
Send your farm products to school
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University assists communities, agricultural producers and school personnel in increasing Michigan foods in the menus of local schools. -
Retain more manure nitrogen by applying after soil temperatures fall below 50 degrees F
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University's Enviro-weather aids in proper timing for manure application. -
Calving pens: individual vs. group
Published on November 1, 2011
Both individual and group calving pens have advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those and managing for them can ensure success in either. -
Small digesters on farms in Michigan
Published on October 31, 2011
The 2011 Small Scale Anaerobic Digester Conference will discuss how to make a digester work on a small dairy farm. -
Does it pay to change your dairy ration?
Published on October 28, 2011
Changing the ration for the milking herd is not a simple matter. -
Evaluation of harvest production data may lead to a more productive and profitable future
Published on October 28, 2011
Harvest season yields, crop quality and field data are some of the vital tools used in building a farm risk management strategy. -
Dairy Market Update, October 2011
Published on October 26, 2011
Dairy market fundamentals suggest a great deal of risk remains in the market. -
True or False: Taking the last alfalfa cutting will not hurt my stands?
Published on October 26, 2011
Weigh these factors to determine the right answer for the final cut of your alfalfa fields. -
Manage cropping systems to reduce compaction and restore soil quality and productivity
Published on October 26, 2011
You cannot till, nor can you no-till your way out of a soil quality problem. Additional organic inputs such as crop residue, manure and cover crops are needed to increase organic matter and water holding capacity