News
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American petroleum institute best practices for groundwater quality and testing
Published on October 8, 2012
Landowners can use the oil and gas industry’s existing best practices to protect their groundwater when negotiating an oil and gas lease. -
Farms have options and deadlines in Risk Management programs at the Farm Service Agency
Published on October 5, 2012
Farms with crop production need to be aware of enrollment deadlines for crop insurance programs or risk losses may not be covered under USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster and Crop Loss Programs. -
Corn stalks provide alternative forage for beef and dairy farms
Published on October 5, 2012
Having enough feed and forage for cattle farms this winter may include some feed alternatives like corn stover/stalks. -
Soil nutrients from livestock manure are valuable, use them wisely
Published on September 28, 2012
Fertilizer prices have increased dramatically over the last decade. Soil fertility is a critical factor affecting yield potential. Nutrients should be spread evenly over fields, rather than allow nutrients to build to high levels on a few fields. -
Lessons in risk management from Wall Street
Published on September 25, 2012
Make sure your risk management plan is not adding risk. -
National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 16-22
Published on September 21, 2012
Heading into harvest is a great time for reminders on farm safety and potential hazards around the farm. -
Advances in wheelchair technology can make getting around the farm easier
Published on September 21, 2012
With as dry as the summer was, most farmers who use wheelchairs haven’t worried about mud or getting stuck. However, in years with more normal precipitation, getting around the farm can be difficult. -
Oil and Gas Newsletter covers best practices, a look at an actual lease
Published on September 13, 2012
Latest issue includes oil and gas industry best practices for protecting groundwater quality, excerpts from an Oakland County oil and gas lease. -
Milk culturing class scheduled
Published on September 12, 2012
Learn more about the bacteria that cause mastitis and how to identify them through on-farm milk culture in this workshop at MSU on October 27. -
Pricing corn silage
Published on September 11, 2012
It is difficult to determine a fair price for corn silage.