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Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury
Published on May 29, 2015
Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency. -
Proper soil sampling depth is critical for pasture soil testing
Published on May 26, 2015
Soil testing pastureland – depth matters -
Custom machine work rate estimates available
Published on May 21, 2015
2015 farm machine work rates for Michigan summary is now available. -
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment
Published on May 13, 2015
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment. -
Recruiting labor for your farm
Published on May 8, 2015
Maintaining a steady flow of applicants is helpful when a position suddenly needs to be filled. -
Feeding our crops and protecting our water with bioreactors and controlled drainage
Published on May 7, 2015
Bioreactors and controlled drainage expand options for feeding our crops and protecting our water. -
Utilizing warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers
Published on May 5, 2015
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall, warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas
Published on April 28, 2015
Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan. -
Feeding high corn silage diets: Part 2
Published on April 28, 2015
Feeding high corn silage diets presents opportunities and challenges for dairy producers. -
Feeding high corn silage diets: Part 1
Published on April 28, 2015
Feeding high corn silage diets presents opportunities and challenges for dairy producers.