News
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Farmers with arthritis
Published on October 21, 2015
Tips for continuing to produce food and fiber. -
Compost increases the water holding capacity of droughty soils
Published on October 16, 2015
How to choose compost that increases the soil’s water holding capacity. -
US landscape changes: Conservation versus fuel and food
Published on October 12, 2015
Trade-offs between U.S. commodity policies and conservation policy -
Dairy Margin Protection Program signup
Published on October 6, 2015
Dairy farms need to consider if they want to participate in the 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program, Farm Service Agency- USDA before the Nov. 20, 2015 deadline. -
How to increase farm income while protecting water
Published on October 5, 2015
Pay for Performance conservation pilot-testing in selected Great Lakes watersheds. -
New employee orientation: A must for farms
Published on October 5, 2015
A good experience on the first day can lead to long term employee engagement and higher retention rates. -
Marketing update scheduled for thumb
Published on October 5, 2015
Grain and dairy markets will be the focus of a meeting set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 from 10 a.m. – noon. Farms can attend the live session or log in for a live web-feed. -
Hiring labor for your farming operation? Use the Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension has recently revised its Agricultural Employer Checklist. Farms that hire labor should use this document as a general education tool on the employment process. -
Keeping nutrients in the field and out of the water
Published on October 2, 2015
Phosphorus, a macronutrient essential for plant growth, is also a contributor to water quality concerns. -
Two BMPs are better than one
Published on September 30, 2015
How to boost the effectiveness of your farm’s nutrient management.