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Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
What type of nutrient plan does your farm need?
Published on December 27, 2013
There are two types of nutrient plans that Michigan farms can have, Nutrient Management Plan and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan. -
What’s that pipe in my backyard?
Published on December 27, 2013
Abandoned wells pose a great risk to our water supply. -
Components of a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan
Published on December 27, 2013
It takes 13 steps to build a comprehensive nutrient management plan. -
New restrictions for antimicrobial use in animal agriculture
Published on December 27, 2013
On December 11, 2013, the FDA issued a guidance that will impact the labeling of drugs for use in animal agriculture. Where does that leave producers and their veterinarians? -
MAEAP Verified farms stand out through an affiliation with online MarketMaker
Published on December 27, 2013
MAEAP-verified producers can enhance their visibility by making an affiliation using on-line MarketMaker. -
2014 Custom Machine Work Rate summary update available
Published on December 17, 2013
Cost of farm machine work rates adjusted to cover current costs update is available in the 2014 Farm Machine Work Rate summary. -
Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1
Published on December 12, 2013
Legal fencing requirements for livestock operations in Michigan. -
Utilizing warm season grasses as a vegetative buffer
Published on December 9, 2013
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall warm season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Delayed crop harvest increases highway dangers
Published on November 27, 2013
The delayed harvest of grain crops in Michigan this year has put farm equipment operators and motorists at risk as they attempt to share the roadways in the month with the shortest daylight period of the year.