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Forage quality starts with the planning process, not the finished product
Published on March 10, 2014
Paying attention to detail is something all producers can do to improve their forage quality. -
Make a significant down payment on your 2014 growing season with frost seeding
Published on March 5, 2014
Growers can broadcast legume and brassica seeds in late winter to produce inexpensive cover, forage and fertility for years to come. -
Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance
Published on March 2, 2014
MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance. -
Be mindful of crop insurance requirements when harvesting or grazing cover crops
Published on February 23, 2014
With a little care, producers in need of extra forage can utilize the forage potential of cover crops without jeopardizing their crop insurance benefits. -
Palmer amaranth will cause challenges for forage producers
Published on February 13, 2014
Populations of Palmer amaranth in Michigan are resistant to glyphosate and ALS-inhibiting herbicides. -
Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health
Published on February 9, 2014
Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Winter’s early start may increase hay demand
Published on January 17, 2014
A cold, snowy December has caused many livestock farms to reevaluate their winter supply of forage. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start.