News
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Agriculture’s aging workforce presents personal safety concerns
Published on April 29, 2013
The average age of farm owner/operators continues to increase each year. Research shows that the single largest age category for work-related fatalities on farms is the 60+ age group. -
Interactive cash farmland lease template avoids pitfalls of verbal agreements
Published on April 26, 2013
Michigan State University Extension educators have created an interactive, written cash cropland lease template that can be completed using a home computer. -
Target tillage to protect the soil
Published on April 25, 2013
Timing and intensity of spring tillage can have long-term impacts on soil health. -
Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
What’s your manure IQ?
Published on April 23, 2013
A quick quiz will reveal and enhance your manure wisdom. -
Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula and MAEAP celebrate environmental protection efforts
Published on April 23, 2013
Old Mission Peninsula wineries will be recognized for their participation in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program on April 26. -
Can combining mortality composting from two separate farms constitute a CAFO?
Published on April 23, 2013
Under current rules and regulations, the animal capacity and land base of both farms may together constitute a large CAFO. -
Soybean variety evaluation designed for organic production systems in Michigan
Published on April 22, 2013
MSU project identifies and evaluates non-GMO soybean varieties that match characteristics desired by farmer and end-user. -
Firewise practices aid agricultural producers
Published on April 20, 2013
Rural locations in the vicinity of combustible fuel loads put farms at risk of loss from fires. Agricultural producers can reduce the chance of possible loss of structures and livestock by adopting Firewise practies. -
Manure structures should be monitored during extreme wet weather conditions
Published on April 19, 2013
Recent heavy rains have added to what may have been nearly full manure storage structures. Livestock farmers are encouraged to monitor these facilities and prepare to take action should an emergency develop.