News
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Sun exposure dangers
Published on July 14, 2011
Simple tips to keep your skin safe while farming. -
Managing milk composition through nutrition
Published on July 8, 2011
What effect does added fat, dietary protein and forage to concentrate ratio have on milk fat and protein concentration and yield? -
2010 Michigan Right to Farm complaints often target dairy and horses
Published on July 6, 2011
Following Generally Accepted Agricultural Management practices enables farms to operate with Right to Farm nuisance protection. -
Calibrate spreaders before manure is applied to wheat stubble
Published on July 6, 2011
Spreading manure on wheat stubble provides a good time to calibrate spreaders and sample manure. -
Developing a winning labor force on your farm
Published on July 5, 2011
Every farm labor manager would love to have a highly effective labor force working for them. It starts with hiring the right people, but it doesn’t stop there. -
Evaluating consumer acceptance of food products
Published on July 5, 2011
Sensory testing is a valuable tool in assessing consumer preferences. -
Are there wolves, crouching in the shadows, ready to devour your business?
Published on July 5, 2011
Dairy managers need to be aware of lurking small problems and keep an eye on the future. -
Planting brown midrib sorghum sudangrass to replace corn silage
Published on July 5, 2011
Unplanted corn acres due to cold wet planting conditions can be planted to brown midrib sorghum sudangrass to replace corn silage as a highly digestible fiber for dairy and beef producers. -
Lameness in dry cows will likely mean ketosis in fresh cows
Published on July 5, 2011
Ketosis is often a problem in fresh cows. A recently published study shows a strong link to lameness in dry cows. -
Michigan agriculture commodity check-off programs
Published on June 30, 2011
Twelve agriculture commodities in Michigan operate check-off programs that promote the sale of specific products in domestic and foreign markets.