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Four ways parents can model good sportsmanship at shows
Published on April 21, 2016
Parents can have a profound impact on their children and other parents by modeling good sportsmanship at shows. -
Don’t wait, be ready! New antibiotic rules for 2017
Published on March 29, 2016
Livestock farmers need to be aware of changes coming to medicated feeds -
Research partnerships help Michigan corn growers today and in the future
Published on March 8, 2016
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan funds Michigan State University research and Extension projects to optimize corn production in Michigan’s unique climate and soils. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Are things like cancerous tumors allowed by meat inspection?
Published on February 25, 2016
Each animal and carcass is inspected for safety and wholesomeness before it enters the food supply. -
Building the science back into 4-H animal science projects
Published on February 25, 2016
Utilize these four free educational resources to help incorporate interactive learning activities for individual 4-H members or club meetings. -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farm influence on Michigan’s Clean Power Plan
Published on February 23, 2016
The impact of Michigan agriculture in helping the state meet its carbon reduction goal will be discussed at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Feeding our crops, greening our cities, protecting the Great Lakes landscape
Published on February 23, 2016
Effective agricultural and urban management practices to protect water quality require an understanding of how and when nutrients move across the landscape, and which management practices are most likely to be successful in preventing nutrient loss. -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference panel speaker: Energy efficiency benefits turkey production
Published on February 3, 2016
Panel member will address the impact of energy efficiency practices implemented on a Michigan turkey farm at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Anatomy of a successful farm employee meeting
Published on February 1, 2016
What does a good employee meeting look like? How can we do a better job of communicating in meetings? Take a look at one meeting as an example; then plan your own.