News
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Prepare now to extend the fall grazing season
Published on July 20, 2011
Livestock producers: reduce feed costs by extending the grazing season into the fall and early winter. -
Raise foreign animal disease awareness on your farm
Published on July 16, 2011
There are 5 practices you can introduce that will minimize the risk of introducing a foreign animal disease to your dairy or livestock operation. -
Consumers ate up education at Breakfast on the Farm in West Branch
Published on July 15, 2011
Breakfast on the Farm was as important for the producers involved as it was for the public. It was an opportunity for them to come together and develop and express trust, respect and appreciation. -
First-time horse owners—First time hay buyers
Published on July 14, 2011
Tips for purchasing hay in 2011. -
Sun exposure dangers
Published on July 14, 2011
Simple tips to keep your skin safe while farming. -
Michigan hay supply growing in quantity not quality
Published on July 14, 2011
The wet Michigan spring weather increased hay yields but decreased hay quality across most of Michigan. -
2010 Michigan Right to Farm complaints often target dairy and horses
Published on July 6, 2011
Following Generally Accepted Agricultural Management practices enables farms to operate with Right to Farm nuisance protection. -
Calibrate spreaders before manure is applied to wheat stubble
Published on July 6, 2011
Spreading manure on wheat stubble provides a good time to calibrate spreaders and sample manure. -
Successful Breakfast on the Farm held in southern Michigan
Published on June 29, 2011
Lenawee County Breakfast on the Farm reaches more than 1,800 people. -
Mouth blisters in horses
Published on June 27, 2011
An often overlooked source could be causing mouth blisters in your horses.