News
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Reminders for farm safety: Part Two
Published on June 6, 2012
One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft. -
Will there be enough cover crop seed?
Published on June 4, 2012
Weather conditions have raised concerns about cover crop seed availability. -
When livestock and fair food collide: Tips to keep you healthy
Published on June 4, 2012
When humans are around livestock in casual settings, a potential risk exists for humans to ingest pathogens from manure. As fair season approaches, we review some common practices to keep you from getting sick at the fair. -
Drought planning begins with green pastures
Published on May 31, 2012
Don’t wait for the last green blade of grass to disappear in a drought before deciding what to do with pastured animals. -
Farm land rental rates continue to increase for 2012 production year
Published on May 25, 2012
Farm land rental rates continue to increase during the first quarter of the 2012 growing season. -
Michigan 4-H youth work hard to qualify for national equine events
Published on May 24, 2012
Through participation in the Michigan 4-H Horse Jamboree, youth can qualify to represent Michigan in prestigious national equine events -
Equine Infectious Anemia: The ramifications of a positive test
Published on May 23, 2012
When a horse receives a positive Coggins Test, it is an industry-wide problem. -
Reminders for farm safety: Part One
Published on May 22, 2012
With the rush to get into the fields and orchards this year, safety precautions can be overlooked. -
May is arthritis awareness month
Published on May 18, 2012
Reminders for those farming with arthritis. -
Managing livestock odors
Published on May 8, 2012
Animal housing, manure storages and land application make significant contributions to on farm odors, but when addressing total farm odor livestock farm managers need to consider feed storage and mortality management.