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Three farms at forage field day give insight into annual forages and hay fertilization rates
Published on August 20, 2015
Growers learned about small grain and forage pea combinations for dairy feed, hay fertilization on a shoestring budget and advantages and challenges of including other annual forages in feed production program. -
Managing manure and the cropping system
Published on August 6, 2015
The Aug. 18, 2015, manure field day will teach participants about double cropping winter and summer annuals for better feed, soil and manure management. -
March 2015 landowner oil and gas newsletter available
Published on August 4, 2015
A brief summary of articles from the March 2015 newsletter. -
Showing character Part 6: Trustworthiness
Published on August 3, 2015
Being trustworthy involves honesty, promise-keeping, loyalty and integrity. This is the final article in the Showing Character curriculum, teaching youth core values in 4-H livestock projects. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
Fair season and sportsmanship
Published on July 28, 2015
Follow these sportsmanship guidelines so youth and adults have positive experiences at the county fair. -
Showing character Part 5: Fairness
Published on July 23, 2015
Fairness is the fifth value in a series of the Showing Character curriculum designed to provide opportunities for youth to learn as they develop character in their 4-H livestock projects. -
Healthy food at local convenience stores
Published on July 22, 2015
Read the nutrition facts label to find healthy food items at convenience stores. -
Raising dairy steers for beef requires responsible management
Published on July 22, 2015
Dairy Steers have the genetic potential to produce well-marbled, lean beef. Producers should ensure a high quality product with responsible management practices. -
Gratiot County farm to host Breakfast on the Farm Aug. 15
Published on July 21, 2015
Come join the family behind your food at Wheeler Dairy for a free educational event and breakfast.