News
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Compost increases the water holding capacity of droughty soils
Published on October 16, 2015
How to choose compost that increases the soil’s water holding capacity. -
Michigan State University seeks 2016 Dairy Farmer of the Year applications
Published on October 15, 2015
The MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is presented annually to a dairy farmer to recognize the recipient’s ongoing efforts at bettering the Michigan dairy industry and surrounding communities. -
Eleven Michigan youth participate in the 2015 National 4-H Dairy Conference
Published on October 15, 2015
The National 4-H Dairy Conference provides youth with a unique leadership experience and nation-wide dairy industry contacts. -
Dairy judging provides youth experience to improve life skills and global competencies
Published on October 9, 2015
One year later, Michigan youth look back at once in a lifetime experience at National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held during World Dairy Expo. -
Dairy Margin Protection Program signup
Published on October 6, 2015
Dairy farms need to consider if they want to participate in the 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program, Farm Service Agency- USDA before the Nov. 20, 2015 deadline. -
Corn stover baling logistics
Published on October 6, 2015
Crop residue has value in the field. Harvest wisely! -
New employee orientation: A must for farms
Published on October 5, 2015
A good experience on the first day can lead to long term employee engagement and higher retention rates. -
Marketing update scheduled for thumb
Published on October 5, 2015
Grain and dairy markets will be the focus of a meeting set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 from 10 a.m. – noon. Farms can attend the live session or log in for a live web-feed. -
Hiring labor for your farming operation? Use the Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension has recently revised its Agricultural Employer Checklist. Farms that hire labor should use this document as a general education tool on the employment process. -
Prussic acid in forages poses a threat to livestock following a frost
Published on October 2, 2015
Cyanide poisoning is the culprit after a frost on forages like sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass or sudangrass.