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Tips for horse hay producers – Part 1
Published on April 22, 2013
Understanding some details about your hay-buying customers and their horse’s nutrient requirements can help you fine-tune your horse hay business. -
Horse show tips from the judge’s perspective
Published on April 12, 2013
Learn what the judges are looking for at the horse show! -
Good pasture can provide economical feed for horses
Published on April 3, 2013
Additional pasture yield can reduce the amount of purchased “high priced” hay. -
Agriculture HR resources now available on new MSU FIRM Team website
Published on March 28, 2013
The Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM) team at Michigan State University has launched its new webpage including a Labor and Human Resource Management section. -
The new I-9 is here
Published on March 28, 2013
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires. -
Forage webinar captures highlights of winter Extension meetings
Published on March 27, 2013
The Online Crop and Forage Highlights webinars series forage meeting was recorded and is now available to watch online. -
Developing youth life skills through equine activities
Published on March 22, 2013
Register Now for the March 26 webinar to learn how to develop youth life skills with horse activities. -
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms
Published on March 20, 2013
Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan. -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers.