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Michigan oil and gas development: A 2014 mid-year update
Published on August 8, 2014
Oil and gas drilling and production was lower during the first part of 2014, and very significantly less than in the early 2000s before the recession. -
2014 MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour Update held September 10
Published on August 8, 2014
The MSU nutrient management plot tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied field research to improve plant and soil health and fertilizer practices. -
Landlords know what you are signing
Published on July 30, 2014
New farm bill creates new forms for landlords to sign to keep their farms enrolled in USDA programs; be sure to keep copies. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 4 – Preparing your farm
Published on July 28, 2014
Part 4 in preparing for a certified animal welfare audit on your farm looks at review of the audit and preparation of your farm for audit day -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 5 - Audit day
Published on July 28, 2014
Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audit day has arrived on your farm. Part five in this six part series is meant to give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your employees. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 6 - Follow-up for certification
Published on July 28, 2014
The final installment in the six part series of Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits looks at the follow-up corrective actions that need to take place after the audit in order for your farm to achieve certification. -
Keeping nutrients in the field and out of tile lines
Published on July 25, 2014
Farm drainage has been increasing land productivity since its introduction during the colonial times in the United States. However, there is concern today more than ever about proper management to protect surface water quality. -
Free workshop on sustainable bioenergy cropping systems
Published on July 10, 2014
This Aug. 29 program will focus on the agronomics of bioenergy and traditional cropping systems. Learn how to get started with bioenergy crops or evaluate what you have. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared with a manure spill kit?
Published on July 7, 2014
In the case of a manure spill, livestock producers should have a spill kit prepared. -
Clean Water Act has a new twist for farms
Published on July 3, 2014
The ditches and streams on your farmland will fall under new standards if regulations become the law of the land.