News
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Cover crops, no-till and manure
Published on September 23, 2011
MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County -
Fall field practices to protect water quality
Published on September 20, 2011
Good field practices in the fall are important to ensure water quality standards. The challenge is timing practices to accommodate harvest and weather. -
Beyond NP&K, don’t forget lime and micronutrients
Published on September 20, 2011
Adjusting soil pH is critical to nutrient availability. Manure is a good source of micronutrients to soils and crops. -
EPA releases report on reactive nitrogen in the United States
Published on September 19, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a Science Advisory Board report on reactive nitrogen in the environment encouraging research and information gathering to improve N utilization in the United States. -
Milk-culture-based treatment decisions and longer-term impacts
Published on September 15, 2011
What is the longer-term impact of no-treatment decisions for cows with mild or moderate clinical mastitis based on on-farm culture results? A recent research study showed no significant differences compared to cows that were all treated. -
Maximizing digestible intake of corn silage-based diets: Part 2
Published on September 15, 2011
Part 2 of a 2-part series addressing management strategies to formulate diets for carbohydrates for lactating cows feeding on corn silage-based rations. Part 2 discusses maximizing energy intake of corn silage-based diets. -
Maximizing digestible intake of corn silage-based diets: Part 1
Published on September 15, 2011
Part 1 of a 2-part series addressing management strategies to formulate diets for carbohydrates for lactating cows feeding on corn silage-based rations. Part 1 focuses on concentration, effectiveness, and digestibility of neutral-detergent fiber. -
Cereal rye cover crop can stretch your spring feed supply
Published on September 15, 2011
Cereal rye as a cover crop can help the soil as well as feeding livestock. -
Determining livestock production’s contribution to atmospheric greenhouse gases
Published on September 15, 2011
Responding to environmental concerns two commodities—pork and dairy—have developed tools to assess the greenhouse gas emissions associate with their farms. -
Butter is gaining ground with consumer demand for natural products
Published on September 15, 2011
Creation of specialty butter products may be an opportunity for dairy producers and processors