News
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Announcing 2018 Breakfast on the Farm events
Published on April 23, 2018
Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce that there will be two Breakfast on the Farm events this summer. -
What factors influence the odors in manure?
Published on April 19, 2018
Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways -
What is the economic value of your manure?
Published on April 17, 2018
Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure. -
Building on dairy success in Rwanda
Published on April 16, 2018
Rwanda’s One Cow Per Poor Family program, known locally as Girinka, is helping to revolutionize the country’s dairy industry. -
Sharpening the pencil in calf raising
Published on April 16, 2018
While the diary industry is under financial trouble, it's important to analyze aspects of your farm business. -
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!
Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock. -
Starter for pre-weaned calves
Published on March 29, 2018
Starter helps to tackle the nutritional gap between the growing animal and fixed nutrients coming from milk. -
Optimizing dairy beef production
Published on March 22, 2018
Crossing breeding dairy females to produce dairy/beef calves -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Nurse crops for new alfalfa or mixed hay seedings
Published on March 5, 2018
If you’re thinking about a nurse crop with your new hay seeding, consider the pros and cons first.