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Now is the time to plan for spreading manure in the winter
Published on December 1, 2017
There are five points to consider before you spread manure this winter. -
Prevent Zoonotic Diseases on your Dairy Farm
Published on November 29, 2017
The current outbreak of Salmonella associated with dairy farms reminds us that the risk of contracting a zoonotic disease from dairy cattle should not be overlooked; producers must take preventative steps to protect themselves and their employees. -
Solar power - Is it the right investment for you?
Published on November 27, 2017
Solar companies are taking out ads in the popular farm press and actively contacting farm owners in an effort to line up solar energy projects. There are reasons for all this attention. -
Implementing energy conservation measures saves money
Published on November 27, 2017
Fish hatcheries find measures boost their bottom line. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
2018 Winter statewide FSMA-defined grower safety trainings announced
Published on November 22, 2017
Get the training you need through one of 11 grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. -
Environmental certification progressing on Upper Peninsula farms
Published on November 8, 2017
Several farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have gained MAEAP certification recently, demonstrating commitment to farming in an environmentally sound manner. -
There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end
Published on November 1, 2017
Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Bracken fern poisoning in horses
Published on October 25, 2017
Bracken fern poisoning usually occurs in the fall when this plant is one of the few plants that is still green.