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Suspect corn rootworm in continuous corn? Rotate!
Published on April 22, 2014
Fields that have been continuous corn with repeated use of one Bt trait are at risk for developing corn rootworm resistance. -
Corn stover: When does removal make sense?
Published on April 17, 2014
Crop residue removal decisions should be field specific. -
Free Webcast on April 29, 2014: Lessons Learned from Recent Equine Herpesvirus-1 Outbreaks
Published on April 16, 2014
Learn about the recent EHV-1 outbreaks and how you can protect your horse by attending a FREE webcast on April 29, 2014. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 1
Published on April 10, 2014
With spring-like weather finally arriving in most parts of Michigan, livestock producers are looking to get in the field to spread manure before planting season arrives. -
What could an employee handbook do for your farm?
Published on April 10, 2014
Employers who look to employee handbooks as policy manuals meant to keep them out of trouble are missing other opportunities. -
Farmers should delay spring manure applications until field conditions improve
Published on April 10, 2014
Allowing fields to dry out before applying manure will reduce compaction and allow for normal crop growth and production. Manure storage nearing full capacity need to be monitored and emergency action plans developed until field conditions improve. -
Equine quarantine
Published on April 3, 2014
Keeping sick or exposed horses away from those that are healthy may lessen transmission of disease. -
Excellent forage starts with planning, not the finished product: Variety selection
Published on April 1, 2014
Using the right variety pays big dividends for alfalfa growers. -
5 guidelines for managing spring horse pastures in 2014
Published on March 31, 2014
Following some essential pasture management guidelines this spring will help ensure a nutritious horse pasture for throughout the grazing season. -
Integrity in business
Published on March 26, 2014
Integrity should be a cornerstone value for your business as well as your life. Check yourself to make sure you are a person of integrity and then communicate that value to your employees.