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School nutrition staff tour Prairie Farms dairy operations
Published on November 19, 2015
The Nov. 5-8, 2015 School Nutrition Association of Michigan Conference in Battle Creek featured a dairy tour coordinated by UDIM. -
Are you developing or just dictating to employees?
Published on November 17, 2015
As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command. -
Pesticide applicator training and exam scheduled for Dec. 10, 2015 in Rogers City
Published on November 17, 2015
Pesticide applicator training and certification programs improve pesticide use practices in Michigan by ensuring certified applicators receive up-to-date information on pesticide regulation, handling and application. -
Cropland leasing trends
Published on November 16, 2015
Midwest cropland lease rates declining with slight shift to flexible leases. -
Monitor grain in on-farm storage
Published on November 11, 2015
After a successful harvest, the next step with on-farm grain storage is to keep the grain in good condition until it is shipped. -
Dairy steer calf milk feeding programs
Published on November 4, 2015
Dairy steer calves row more rapidly and more profitably under accelerated milk feeding programs under current market situation. -
The business of soil health
Published on November 2, 2015
How to determine the value of soil health. -
Dairy steer calves need adequate quantities of colostrum
Published on November 2, 2015
Feeding adequate quantities of high quality colostrum shortly after birth to newborn calves is critical to achieving passive immunoglobulin transfer from dam to calf. -
Calf bedding materials for fall and winter
Published on October 26, 2015
The use of deep straw bedding and calf jackets during winter will result in healthier calves and improved average daily gains. -
Should you be tail docking on your dairy farm?
Published on October 23, 2015
The practice of tail docking is being questioned as a necessary practice on U.S. dairy farms.