News
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Cereal rye: Why not grow it locally?
Published on August 13, 2012
Farmers who need a good rotational crop should consider cereal rye, a crop that is high in demand but short in supply. -
CRP emergency grazing and haying information
Published on August 9, 2012
The official USDA policy and press releases on emergency grazing and haying of CRP land and other sources of assistance are attached in this article. -
Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part I
Published on August 7, 2012
Plan ahead and pay attention to details for good results when it comes to grass-legume conventional seedings. -
Feeding different cuttings or species of hay to horses during drought
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners may need to consider feeding different types of hay this winter and early spring. -
Feeding round bales to horses during drought
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners should consider feeding round bales this winter if there is a hay shortage due to drought. -
Stretching hay supplies for horses in a drought year
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners can develop strategies to stretch their hay supplies through the winter and early spring using forage substitutes. -
Nitrate-N distribution within drought-stressed corn plants
Published on July 31, 2012
During a prolonged drought, the bottom one-third of the stalk accumulates relatively large quantities of nitrate-N compared to other plant parts. -
Purchasing forage for horses in a drought year
Published on July 31, 2012
Michigan horse owners should purchase hay early this year to avoid high hay costs and hay shortages this winter. -
Nitrate accumulation in drought-stressed corn
Published on July 27, 2012
Recent rainfall events may further increase concerns of nitrate poisoning in drought-stressed corn. -
Drought implications on fertilizer management
Published on July 25, 2012
Because of reduced grain yield, farmers may be able to credit for some of the carryover phosphorus and potassium for the next year’s crops.