News
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Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring
Published on July 19, 2015
A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24. -
Summer farmers markets
Published on July 14, 2015
Benefits to shopping at your local farmers market. -
What’s the healthiest ice-cream?
Published on July 9, 2015
The difference between five different kinds of ice-cream varieties. -
Van Buren County farm set to host the third Breakfast on the Farm this summer
Published on July 8, 2015
Interested in seeing where your food comes from? Visit Hood Farms Family Dairy on August 8 to learn more. -
Do pasture management & nutrient management go hand in hand?
Published on July 1, 2015
Management Intensive Grazing can help graziers have a more uniform distribution of manure and urine nutrients. Nutrient distribution and pasture rest will help graziers better utilize and manage the natural resource base. -
Commodity markets for grains and dairy reviewed
Published on July 1, 2015
Did you miss the recent market update? Here are some resources to stay connected. -
Complete long day lighting system to be showcased during farm tour
Published on June 30, 2015
Researchers at Michigan State University have successfully developed a long day lighting system for Michigan dairy farms. -
August farm tour will feature manure processing and conservation practices
Published on June 29, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will visit four farms implementing cutting-edge technologies and utilizing unique conservations practices. -
Biomass heating and milking parlor energy efficiencies field day
Published on June 29, 2015
Biomass heating system heats buildings and water for Michigan dairy farm. -
Almond milk
Published on June 23, 2015
Almond milk is an alternative to cow’s milk but not exactly the same.