News
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2014 projected crop enterprise budget
Published on November 15, 2013
A budget tool is available for farms to react to changes in farm inputs and lower corn prices will have on their farms bottom line. -
Protecting irrigation equipment from winter damage
Published on November 15, 2013
Broken pipes from freeze damage and electrical equipment failure are results of poor winter preparation of irrigation equipment. Spending time now on your irrigation equipment can help avoid irrigation start up repairs and delays next spring. -
Is a flexible farm land rent arrangement in your portfolio?
Published on November 15, 2013
Landowners and tenants are looking to updating their land rental arrangements and rental rates to reflect the volatile commodity markets. -
Small, medium, large – Does farm size really matter?
Published on November 14, 2013
This is the question that the recent U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) Food Dialogues: Boston explored. -
Survey indicates farmers can supply corn stover biomass, but questions remain
Published on November 12, 2013
Michigan State University Extension has identified a need to conduct corn stover harvest research and education. -
Harvest an antlerless deer in 2013 to support Michigan farmers
Published on November 12, 2013
Taking a doe from Michigan farmland can help producers reduce crop damage while improving overall health of the deer herd. -
Eight issues standing in the way of increased cow comfort
Published on November 8, 2013
Cow comfort is like apple pie and world peace; nobody would say they don’t want it, but we don’t all achieve it. These eight issues are ones that sometimes confound our intentions. -
Finding accurate information on the Internet
Published on November 8, 2013
The Internet is a valuable source of information, however caution must be taken to assure the information is correct. -
Growing ideas for farming in northwest Michigan
Published on November 8, 2013
Young farmers from northwest Michigan visited farms on the Fruit Ridge last week. -
Energy conservation: Impact on the bottom line
Published on November 4, 2013
Three identical programs will be held throughout the state to help dairy farmers better understand how to reduce energy expenses.