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Exploring equine breeds: The Arabian
Published on June 26, 2014
Follow the “Exploring equine breed series” to learn more about the variety of horse breeds available to horse enthusiasts! -
Value of wheat straw has increased to cover nutrient removal value!
Published on June 26, 2014
With wheat harvest only a few weeks away, straw buyers are actively searching for fields to purchase. Sellers of wheat straw often consider straw value as plow down in selling price of straw. -
Low-input pasture renovation
Published on June 24, 2014
Good grazing management and utilization of low cost amendments can result in economical forage and improved bottom line. -
June 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on June 20, 2014
The June 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features FracFocus, and a Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 amendment. -
Exploring equine breeds: The American Quarter Horse
Published on June 18, 2014
Follow the “Exploring equine breeds” series to learn more about the variety of horse breeds available to horse enthusiasts! -
Jimsonweed – a poisonous plant that may be found in or around your horse pasture
Published on June 17, 2014
Good pasture management practices and skill in identifying poisonous plants are important measures to prevent plant poisonings of your horse. -
Livestock and fair food shouldn’t mix: Tips to keep you healthy at the fair
Published on June 17, 2014
Risk of getting sick after touching livestock at a petting zoo or the fair is real and tragic. Nothing can be done to eliminate the risk, but there are several practical things fairgoers can do to avoid getting sick after petting animals. -
Michigan pasture rental rates for 2014
Published on June 13, 2014
Due to high cost of corn and hay livestock producers are looking for an alternative feed source. In result of this there is an increased demand for pasture land. -
National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps farmers learn about air emissions from their farms
Published on June 10, 2014
Air emissions are becoming a big concern around the world, and increasing the interest in emissions from livestock operations. Livestock farmers should take the steps to better understand the pollutants emitted from their facilities. -
Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge
Published on June 5, 2014
Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can assure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorist.