News
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Promoting agriculture every day
Published on March 6, 2014
Agricultural promotion happens each day in numerous ways. Just one example of the importance of sharing ideas and messages about agricultural promotion comes from a recent statewide 4-H event. -
2014 Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings
Published on February 28, 2014
Three upcoming Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings will be held in Bad Axe, Shepherd and Cadillac. -
Utility rebates complement New Farm Bill energy conservation funding for farmers
Published on February 28, 2014
The new Farm Bill increases funding for energy conservation practice implementation. Complementary funding can be obtained through utility rebates and technical assistance programs. -
Nitrogen use efficiency is the stewardship goal for this critical soil nutrient
Published on February 13, 2014
Nitrogen use efficiency is the stewardship goal for this critical soil nutrient. -
Resources available on winter spreading
Published on February 7, 2014
Livestock producers looking to spread manure this winter should look into these resources. -
A changing perspective in farm land rental rates
Published on February 7, 2014
For more than 20 years, farm land values have continued to move higher, mirroring the changes in commodity prices and interest rates. These double digit increases will need to slow. -
Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
Published on January 30, 2014
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. -
Local meat producers have more options for their meat products
Published on January 27, 2014
Farmers who raise and sell their meat locally have more control over their marketing decisions, and receive higher prices for their product than those selling to buyers outside their regions, says USDA. -
An inside look at turkey processing
Published on January 23, 2014
A video tour inside a turkey processing operation brings transparency to the process. -
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Published on January 17, 2014
Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications.