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How to register your farm on MarketMaker
Published on February 28, 2011
Increase sales of farm products by registering your farm on Michigan MarketMaker and communicating the attributes of your products to your customers. -
Make your calves the focus for Johne’s control
Published on February 28, 2011
Michigan Johne’s Disease Control Demonstration Project shows that dairy and beef producers reduced Johne’s Disease most by protecting calves. -
Know you soil test results, whether using manure or fertilizer
Published on February 28, 2011
Livestock producers should know their phosphorus soil test levels to make decisions on both manure and fertilizer applications. -
Breakfast on the Farm Appeals to Many
Published on February 28, 2011
Since its inception in Michigan in 2009, the Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) event in our state has reached over 9,000 people. -
Cook hamburger to 160 Degrees
Published on February 27, 2011
Thoroughly cooking hamburger to 160°F can prevent foodborne illness. -
Time management for dairy cows
Published on February 27, 2011
Minimize disruptions to cows’ time budget by avoiding overstocking, providing comfortable freestalls and preventing prolonged times for milking and in lock-ups. Keeping cows within their desired time budget ensures good cow welfare, health and performance. -
Temporary manure stacks should not cross the line
Published on February 26, 2011
Selecting the correct location for a temporary manure stack takes forethought. Consider where runoff may move, who will be impacted by odor and what pest may hatch from the pile before the stack is placed. -
Use the Net Merit index to make dairy sire selection decisions
Published on February 26, 2011
Net Merit is a genetic index that simplifies the process of selecting service sires based on their genetic merit for a combination of economically important traits. -
Keys to successfully growing and marketing spring canola in northern Michigan
Published on February 18, 2011
With the introduction of spring canola hybrids, some northern Michigan growers are taking a new look at growing canola. Here are some keys to making it a successful venture. -
Common air emissions from animal agriculture and their impacts
Published on February 17, 2011
Some air emissions have local human health and nuisance impacts while other emissions pose problems at a regional scale