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Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
Published on January 30, 2014
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. -
What is your winter manure strategy?
Published on January 24, 2014
Dairy farmers should develop a strategy to define where late winter manure may be spread with limited runoff risk. -
Michigan oil and gas development: 2013 in review
Published on January 24, 2014
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity last year was still well-below pre-recession levels and industry experts predict more of the same in 2014. -
Big data informs agriculture management decisions
Published on January 20, 2014
Technology advances are changing the way producers look at their crops and manage each acre. -
Introductory Pricing and Marketing Workshop for grains
Published on January 19, 2014
Marketing commodities at profitable levels can be complex and will challenge farm producers to increase skills by using a variety of marketing alternatives. -
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Published on January 17, 2014
Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications. -
Evaluate changes in crop management and get results now
Published on January 17, 2014
Optimize water, carbon and nitrogen cycling to improve yields and minimize environmental impacts. -
How scheduling and inventory management software helps your greenhouse business
Published on January 16, 2014
Many software packages can help your business manage production, purchasing, inventory, sales, shipping, accounting and labor. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Beef Quality Assurance Certification training available
Published on December 27, 2013
Cattle producers in Michigan will have the opportunity to become BQA certified and learn about nutritional updates.