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How to check poly tank condition using three different methods
Published on March 7, 2011
Checking poly tank integrity is vital to ensure that a farm does not have an economic and environmental disaster -
Integrate cover crops into your farming systems
Published on March 6, 2011
MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems -
Colostrum is the start that dairy calves need
Published on March 3, 2011
Dairy Moosing: the critical importance of colostrum management and feeding for dairy calves. -
Decision tool makes selecting cover crops easy
Published on March 3, 2011
Cover crops provide a number of economical environmental and social benefits to Midwest farmers. -
Planning for forage success this spring
Published on March 3, 2011
Review these tips and develop a plan for the best results with forage this year. -
Cover crops improve soil quality
Published on March 3, 2011
Soil is a living ecosystem and when properly managed supports much of our life’s activities and most basic needs. -
Vegetative buffers to control odors on livestock farms
Published on March 3, 2011
Properly sized and positioned vegetative buffers are an effective odor control practice. -
New online resource for MSU Extension information now available
Published on March 2, 2011
Farmers looking for the most up-to-date information from MSU Extension have a new online tool at their fingertips -
Manage high-yielding corn residue with vertical tillage
Published on March 2, 2011
Vertical tillage may help solve problems of uneven germination and emergence caused by heavy residue from high-yielding corn -
Low potassium grasses reduce health problems in dairy cows
Published on March 1, 2011
Soil testing, choosing the right grasses and proper storage can keep dairy cattle healthier and encourage higher production