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Controlling soil erosion with cover crops
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to impede soil erosion off of fields. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 1: Introduction
Published on March 31, 2015
Explore animal behaviors that can be puzzling to humans, but make complete sense to animals. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 2: A herd is good
Published on March 31, 2015
Herds are beneficial for prey animals for many reasons. Understanding our animal’s behavior and why they act in certain ways helps minimize stress in moving, handling and housing. -
Planting cover crops to improve clay soil quality used for pasturing livestock
Published on March 26, 2015
How can cover crops and annual forage crops be included in pasture re-establishment on clay soils? Should they be? -
Has hydrocarbon production and supplies met 2003 forecast?
Published on March 24, 2015
Current oil and gas energy production and supplies are much greater than 2003 forecasts. -
Managing bunk silos for maximum forage quality - Ukrainian style
Published on March 23, 2015
U.S. and Ukraine dairy operations have similar management challenges with forage supplies. -
Ukraine dairy – A time of crisis
Published on March 18, 2015
Ukrainian dairy producers are facing a time of unprecedented crisis, yet they are resilient, resourceful and determined to meet the challenges. -
A great dairy conference a world away
Published on March 18, 2015
Michigan State University Extension Educators travelled to Ukraine to present at the Dairy Congress in Kiev and work with dairy advisors who consult with producers. -
Milk alternatives: know what you are buying
Published on March 2, 2015
Don’t assume a milk alternative has the same essential nutrients as dairy milk, find out for yourself. -
Cover crop challenges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on February 26, 2015
A recent series of cover crop educational meetings and discussions brought interesting new ideas into consideration.