News
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Manage fields to stop dollars from going down the drain
Published on April 28, 2011
Making just a few changes to keep the soil and nutrients in the field can keep your money from going down the drain. -
Time is money when hauling manure
Published on April 28, 2011
Haul manure nutrients up to 14 miles and recover costs with large spreader tanks and nurse trucks. -
Getting around
Published on April 28, 2011
Consider modifications for getting around the farm with decreased mobility. -
Growing cover crop seed as a new farm enterprise
Published on April 28, 2011
Should you reduce your financial risk by diversifying into cover crop seed production? -
TB News from near and far
Published on April 28, 2011
Bovine tuberculosis impacts every dairy and beef producer in Michigan by limiting market access, so dairy and beef producers have a vested interest in the battle with this disease in Michigan. -
Optimal Body Condition Score for Dairy Cows at Calving
Published on April 28, 2011
A slightly lower body condition score at calving than currently recommended might be optimal to increase feed intake and improve health. -
Comparisons of available on-farm tests for monitoring ketosis in dairy cattle
Published on April 28, 2011
A guide to selecting the right ketosis monitoring tool for your needs. -
Environmental group petitions EPA to regulate ammonia under the Clean Air Act
Published on April 26, 2011
Mitigation strategies may be needed for some crop and livestock farms. -
Use a PSNT to measure nutrients from manure
Published on April 21, 2011
The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) is a valuable tool for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer applications on fields that have received manure. -
Manure testing shows true value
Published on April 19, 2011
Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields.