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Winter hoof care for horses
Published on October 31, 2012
Proper horse care during the winter season is essential. -
Beef cattle farmers – Save a horse by feeding cornstalk bales to cattle
Published on October 29, 2012
Beef farms with ample hay supplies can profit from feeding cornstalks and selling some hay to horse owners desperately in need. -
Equine winter hair coats 101
Published on October 25, 2012
Most Michigan horses will grow a sufficient winter coat. -
Blanketing horses requires additional management
Published on October 25, 2012
If blankets are used, horses must be checked regularly. -
Get a jump start on 2013 horse pastures – Step 2: Apply recommended nutrients
Published on October 19, 2012
Preparing your horse pasture for the winter will maximize your pasture's output for the spring. -
Get a jump start on 2013 horse pastures – Step 1: Get soil tested
Published on October 19, 2012
Preparing your horse pasture for the winter will maximize your pasture's output for the spring. -
Get a jump start on 2013 horse pastures – Step 3: Rest the field
Published on October 19, 2012
Preparing your horse pasture for the winter will maximize your pasture's output for the spring. -
Business resources available through Michigan State University Product Center-ShadeFund Partnership
Published on October 16, 2012
ShadeFund, through its field partnership with Michigan State University Product Center, provides small loans to Michigan entrepreneurs connected to the land and food system. -
Aflatoxin less pervasive than expected
Published on October 15, 2012
The distinct lack of aflatoxin in Michigan corn is a positive note at the end of a difficult season. -
Summer pasture realities lead to winter forage supply woes
Published on October 12, 2012
Don’t let the impact of 2012 drought linger too long in your pastures.