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Feedback changes behavior
Published on August 17, 2012
A small town provides feedback that changes behavior. That experience offers a lesson for farm owners. -
What fruit growers need to know about the Michigan Agricultural Disaster Loan
Published on August 16, 2012
This new program creates short term, low interest loans for qualified borrowers. -
Michigan oil and gas development: A mid-year update
Published on August 14, 2012
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity is down from a year ago, but there’s still significant potential that landowners should be aware of. -
Michigan Agricultural Disaster Loan Program of 2012 includes ag businesses
Published on August 8, 2012
The Michigan Disaster Loan Program, while being promoted as assistance for fruit growers, includes processors and agricultural retailers. -
Mediate disaster-related financial issues – don’t procrastinate
Published on August 3, 2012
Farmers who have experienced crop losses through drought or freeze may benefit by utilizing mediation services if they cannot meet financial obligations. -
What to expect when filing a pesticide complaint with MDARD
Published on July 27, 2012
All Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development pesticide complaint cases are handled on a case-by-case basis, but the overall process is similar. -
Crop insurance: Follow the rules to ensure the best outcome
Published on July 25, 2012
2012 may be the year of crop insurance so make sure you are following the rules. Farms covered by crop insurance should take notice of the rules before removing or destroying drought damaged crops. -
Managing alfalfa during drought
Published on July 20, 2012
Adjusting harvest management during drought may salvage some yield and aid alfalfa recovery. -
Crops salvaged from insured fields will reduce crop insurance payments
Published on July 20, 2012
In some parts of Michigan, farms are undertaking salvage harvest of the corn stover that is currently in their fields this harvest will impact crop insurance coverage and potential payments. -
Expanding your herd means expanding manure storage
Published on July 16, 2012
When expanding the livestock herd, consider the additional manure volume, time to haul and days of the year to accomplish the task.