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Farm Bill compliance dates announced
Published on October 10, 2014
2014 Farm Bill safety net programs have several compliance dates now being announced by the USDA FSA that farm landowners and tenant operators need to know. -
MSU helps kids understand agriculture and natural resource sciences
Published on October 6, 2014
The MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center provides a showcase for elementary students to learn about agriculture science. -
Tax plan now to avoid problems later
Published on September 18, 2014
Farms that have seen good commodity prices and profits along with Dairy and Beef prices at all-time highs are vulnerable for some real tax issues in 2014. -
Commodity grain and dairy market updates available
Published on September 3, 2014
Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online. -
Faces of Michigan farmers front and center in grocery stores
Published on August 27, 2014
In an effort to connect consumers to Michigan farmers, Michigan State University Extension teamed up with Neiman’s Family Market to provide shoppers with a glimpse of a few farmers behind the food. -
Michigan State University Product Center assists Farmers on the Move Cooperative, Inc.
Published on August 27, 2014
Southwest Michigan Hispanic Grower Cooperation improving profitability through farmer educational knowledge -
Storing manure on small farms – deciding on a storage option
Published on August 25, 2014
The capability to store manure reduces, or eliminates, the need to spread manure on a daily basis. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized at a later time. -
Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms
Published on August 19, 2014
Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit. -
Foodservice operations need to understand expiration dates on meat and poultry packages
Published on August 18, 2014
As a foodservice provider, documentation and appropriate handling of meat is very important. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 4 – Preparing your farm
Published on July 28, 2014
Part 4 in preparing for a certified animal welfare audit on your farm looks at review of the audit and preparation of your farm for audit day