News
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How wet are your pastures?
Published on June 1, 2011
Wet springs can bring grazing challenges and pasture damage. -
Monitoring reproductive performance in dairy herds
Published on May 31, 2011
A key performance indicator for reproductive performance in dairy herds is Pregnancy Rate. -
PSNT now more than ever on manured fields
Published on May 31, 2011
If you reduce nitrogen based on manure, 2011 will be an important year to take a PSNT and double check for N credit. -
Some Facts and Figures about Michigan’s Dairy Industry
Published on May 26, 2011
With “June is Dairy Month” just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to recognize the significance of the dairy industry in Michigan. -
Planting a cover crop on prevented planting acres
Published on May 26, 2011
Maintain prevented planting acres by planting a cover crop which will provide protection of water and wind erosion and will suppress weed populations. -
Heavier carcass weights cause marketing challenges
Published on May 23, 2011
Beef carcass weights have steadily increased over the years. This causes larger muscles and problems merchandising or cooking them. -
Setting the cutting schedule for your alfalfa
Published on May 23, 2011
Cool, wet weather has delayed the time for alfalfa harvest throughout Michigan. -
Dairy Market Update, May 2011
Published on May 20, 2011
Dairy market fundamentals and prices remain seasonally strong, but risk remains in the market. -
The making of a ruminant
Published on May 20, 2011
Successful weaning of calves can be accomplished in a number of ways, but the basic concepts of developing a ruminant remain the same. -
Drinking water for dairy cattle: part 3
Published on May 20, 2011
Providing enough watering space to lactating dairy cows is key to productivity.