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Anatomy of a successful farm employee meeting
Published on February 1, 2016
What does a good employee meeting look like? How can we do a better job of communicating in meetings? Take a look at one meeting as an example; then plan your own. -
Ultrasound data can quickly improve your breeding herd
Published on January 28, 2016
Ultrasound scanning yearling bulls and heifers shows exactly which animals hit the target and more importantly, which ones missed! -
Genomics, nutrition and dairy stories, oh my! Don’t miss the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
Published on January 22, 2016
Producers at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will hear from industry experts on genomics, nutrition, consumer education and management of their dairies in times of low milk prices. -
January 2016 compliance date to claim exempt status under FSMA
Published on January 20, 2016
It may come as a surprise to small produce growers that are exempt from the FDA’s new Produce Safety Rule that they need documentation of their status by Jan. 26, 2016 -
Registration now open for the second annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 20, 2016
The premier Great Lakes craft beer ingredient conference has moved to a larger venue and expanded to include a trade show. -
Experts to discuss the future of the dairy industry at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
Published on January 18, 2016
Producers attending the 2016 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will hear from industry experts about the global future of the dairy industry as well as ways to improve the bottom line through labor changes, genomics and nutrition. -
Celebrate the International Year of Pulses with Michigan dry beans
Published on January 18, 2016
In Michigan, the International Year of Pulses means the International Year of Dry Beans. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Take time to think about three things to improve your farm business
Published on January 7, 2016
At times, it seems that there are hundreds of things to think about. That can be paralyzing. Instead, focus your thoughts on three things. -
“Best Eats” awards presented to two Arts and Eats eateries
Published on December 31, 2015
Canal Street Café and Cranes Pie Pantry took home the honors in the first annual Best Eats competition.