News
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No September harvest of alfalfa, right?
Published on September 12, 2011
A tool to aid producers in making the decision of when to take the last harvest of alfalfa. -
Preconditioning beef calves: the numbers don’t lie!
Published on September 6, 2011
Calf preconditioning reduce calf health risk, encourages repeat buying and increases farm income. -
Michigan hay markets warming up
Published on September 6, 2011
Hay prices may continue to move higher if grain markets climb and the drought conditions widen. -
Late planted corn could make better silage than grain
Published on August 30, 2011
Late planted corn harvested as corn silage may return more dollars than a frosted corn grain crop. -
Hay and pasture management after drought
Published on August 15, 2011
Forage yields as hay or pasture might be low this fall as a result of summer drought and high temperatures -
A new way of thinking
Published on August 11, 2011
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your box when it comes to products, and marketing. -
Small grain and forage pea mixtures: A forage option
Published on August 11, 2011
With good management, small grain and pea mixtures can be a good forage source and companion crop for alfalfa or mixed hay seeding. -
Michigan Hay Sellers List brings buyers and sellers of hay together
Published on August 4, 2011
Whether buying or selling hay, the Michigan Hay Sellers List makes the task easier. -
Cutting management for cool-season forage grasses
Published on August 4, 2011
The height and frequency that you harvest grass can affect yield, quality and the longevity of your grass hayfields and pastures. -
Management of feed inventory critical
Published on July 28, 2011
Short crop supplies and tight crop forecasts will play a critical role in feed inventory management for livestock farms.