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Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part I
Published on August 7, 2012
Plan ahead and pay attention to details for good results when it comes to grass-legume conventional seedings. -
Feeding different cuttings or species of hay to horses during drought
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners may need to consider feeding different types of hay this winter and early spring. -
Feeding round bales to horses during drought
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners should consider feeding round bales this winter if there is a hay shortage due to drought. -
Stretching hay supplies for horses in a drought year
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners can develop strategies to stretch their hay supplies through the winter and early spring using forage substitutes. -
Purchasing forage for horses in a drought year
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners should purchase hay early this year to avoid high hay costs and hay shortages this winter. -
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. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
Yellow, stunted alfalfa may not be entirely due to drought
Published on July 25, 2012
Potato leafhopper numbers are above threshold levels in some alfalfa fields around Michigan. -
Managing alfalfa during drought
Published on July 20, 2012
Adjusting harvest management during drought may salvage some yield and aid alfalfa recovery. -
Cow-calf producers faced with tough decisions in drought
Published on July 20, 2012
While difficult, destocking certain portions of the cowherd may be best for economic viability.