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Organic matter: The living, the dead, and the very dead
Published on May 10, 2016
Three different types of organic matter defined. -
Now is the time to inspect your tile drains
Published on May 6, 2016
Basic tips that will help you keep your tile fields well drained. -
Seeking input from Upper Peninsula livestock producers
Published on April 28, 2016
Input being sought from Upper Peninsula livestock producers for USDA Multi-Species Processing Feasibility Study. -
Financial assistance available for farmers who want to develop value-added products
Published on April 22, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a program to provide financial assistance to producers, producer-controlled entities, organizations representing agricultural producers, and farmer cooperatives. -
Custom machine work rate estimates available
Published on April 19, 2016
2016 farm machine work rates for Michigan summary is now available. -
Marketing update scheduled for thumb
Published on April 19, 2016
Grain and dairy markets will be the focus of a meeting set for Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – noon. Farms can attend the live session or log in for a live web-feed. -
Commodity prices impact farms margins and push land rents lower
Published on April 19, 2016
The swing in commodity prices has caused farms to adjust spending patterns to generate a positive net margin in their production system. Learn how your farm can move forward with a new spending plan. -
Phosphorus losses in surface runoff and tile drainage: Ontario experience
Published on April 14, 2016
The challenge of keeping nutrients in the root zone year-around highlights the importance of multiple barriers with stacked/bundled BMP’s to stabilize cropland and prevent runoff. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Video conferencing: Wave of the future or another invasive technology
Published on April 1, 2016
How live video is playing an increasing role in everyday lives.