News
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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. -
Poly tank inspection techniques
Published on April 18, 2013
Maintenance of polyethylene tanks is critical for safe use. -
Farmland rent may never be average
Published on April 18, 2013
Landowners are updating their 2013 land rental arrangements to reflect the volatility in commodity markets. -
Food safety crisis management: The first 48 hours
Published on April 17, 2013
Response by the affected farm or industry in the first few hours of a food safety crisis can make a difference in the damage caused. Effective crisis management depends on a number of well executed principles. -
Traceability for Food Safety Purposes: What do I really need to know?
Published on April 17, 2013
Understanding the requirements for tracking produce from the farm field to its final destination can be incredibly confusing. This article helps to reduce the confusion by defining the details of produce traceability. -
Are there health impacts from living near animal feeding operations?
Published on April 3, 2013
Scientists explore relationship between living near livestock and health. -
Oil and gas newsletter available online
Published on April 2, 2013
New March issue of the Michigan State University Extension oil and gas newsletter is now available online. -
Agriculture HR resources now available on new MSU FIRM Team website
Published on March 28, 2013
The Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM) team at Michigan State University has launched its new webpage including a Labor and Human Resource Management section. -
Saginaw Valley crop budget tool for 2013 crop enterprise comparison
Published on March 28, 2013
An updated 2013 crop enterprise budget simulation template is now available for Saginaw Valley row crop projections and estimates for potential breakeven values. -
The new I-9 is here
Published on March 28, 2013
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires.