News
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Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Livestock production in Michigan’s rural communities
Published on March 4, 2013
Speakers for an April 23 conference will discuss issues influencing relations between livestock farms and the farm’s rural neighbors. -
Creating a culture of food safety on your farm
Published on March 3, 2013
The landscape of fresh produce is continually evolving and growers must evolve with it. Having a food safety culture can help inform and guide this evolution. -
Feed plans needed for cattle farms
Published on February 27, 2013
Cattle farms across Michigan are dealing with very tight supplies resulting in shortages that may demand detailed feed and forage budgets. -
Braving the blizzard to find better labor management
Published on February 27, 2013
Agriculture labor management meetings help farmers brave the storm to find lasting labor solutions. -
Biofuel mandates are not just for the United States
Published on February 25, 2013
Biofuels are supported by many governments throughout the world. -
Farm transition and succession – Why bother?
Published on February 17, 2013
Nearly all farms aspire to pass the farm on to future generations, but many fail to make adequate plans to do so. -
Risk management plans includes crop insurance
Published on February 17, 2013
Many farms look to crop insurance as a key component of their risk management plan. -
Farm transition and succession – What is involved?
Published on February 17, 2013
Most farms recognize the importance of a farm business transition and succession plan to pass the farm on to the next generations, but they don’t understand how to formulate a good plan. -
Antibiotic residue testing in meat results in few positive samples
Published on February 13, 2013
Meat is tested for antibiotic residue as part of the U.S. National Residue Program.