News
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Low-input pasture renovation
Published on June 24, 2014
Good grazing management and utilization of low cost amendments can result in economical forage and improved bottom line. -
June 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on June 20, 2014
The June 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features FracFocus, and a Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 amendment. -
Commodity Marketing Update Seminars
Published on June 17, 2014
Keeping current of what is happening in the commodity market is the focus of a special Commodity Marketing Update seminar and live webinar. -
National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps farmers learn about air emissions from their farms
Published on June 10, 2014
Air emissions are becoming a big concern around the world, and increasing the interest in emissions from livestock operations. Livestock farmers should take the steps to better understand the pollutants emitted from their facilities. -
Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge
Published on June 5, 2014
Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can assure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorist. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 2
Published on June 2, 2014
In the case of any spill, particularly manure spills, livestock producers should familiarize themselves with the 4 C’s of Spill Response. -
Resources available for reducing impacts of the 2014 cool, wet spring and planting delays
Published on May 19, 2014
During spring 2014, weather-related planting delays created serious challenges for field crop producers throughout Michigan. Resources are available to help farmers address the challenges of a cool, wet spring and delayed planting. -
USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects
Published on May 9, 2014
Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices. -
Last minute farm land rental adjustments
Published on May 8, 2014
Farm producers are past the point in time when farm land rental arrangements need to be in place. -
Commodity market update for grains and dairy available
Published on May 8, 2014
Spring is a busy time for farmers but they still need to follow the changes in the commodity markets for grains and dairy – a recent recorded webinar discusses these issues.