News
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Overcoming forage shortages in drought-stressed areas of Michigan
Published on October 4, 2017
Limited winter hay supplies requires resourceful feeding alternatives. -
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest
Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall. -
Corn silage refresher - Part 2: Analyzing and adjusting during harvest
Published on October 2, 2017
The harvesters are rolling, but do you know what to analyze, how to adjust and the optimal protocols to ensure high quality silage? -
Improving calf health
Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan State University Extension worked to identify best management practices to reduce FPT in dairy calves on Michigan dairy farms. -
Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 1: Yields
Published on September 28, 2017
A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed no significant yield differences between oat varieties at early or late harvest. However, the average yields based on harvest date were significantly different. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 26, 2017
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
Storing colostrum
Published on September 26, 2017
Storing colostrum in the fridge or freezer gives flexibility to the colostrum feeding program. -
Should I burn off my old, unharvested hay or chop it back onto the field?
Published on September 20, 2017
Some Michigan hay farmers need to decide how to clean up fields that went unharvested this year due to excessive rain. -
Working to improve the county 100 years ago
Published on September 19, 2017
Working with farmers and community members is as challenging, humbling and satisfying now, 100 years later, as it was then. -
Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business
Published on September 18, 2017
September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.