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Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Odor Management Plan development tool helps farmers deal with farm odor
Published on June 8, 2012
Odors are customary when raising livestock. Having an Odor Management Plan that determines the sources of odors, identifies control practices and establishes a monitoring strategy help livestock farmers manage the smells associated with their farm. -
Computerized manure applications and nutrient calculations
Published on June 7, 2012
Free software is available for manure nutrient management plans. -
Reminders for farm safety: Part Two
Published on June 6, 2012
One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft. -
When livestock and fair food collide: Tips to keep you healthy
Published on June 4, 2012
When humans are around livestock in casual settings, a potential risk exists for humans to ingest pathogens from manure. As fair season approaches, we review some common practices to keep you from getting sick at the fair. -
Nutritional information labeling required for red meat and poultry
Published on May 25, 2012
Major cuts of red meat and poultry need to have nutritional information on the label or available as point of sale information. -
Reminders for farm safety: Part One
Published on May 22, 2012
With the rush to get into the fields and orchards this year, safety precautions can be overlooked. -
Use proper bio-security practices with birds
Published on May 18, 2012
Healthy flocks rock! Spring time is a great opportunity to brush up on the bio-security practices you use while tending to your poultry flock. -
May is arthritis awareness month
Published on May 18, 2012
Reminders for those farming with arthritis. -
Managing livestock odors
Published on May 8, 2012
Animal housing, manure storages and land application make significant contributions to on farm odors, but when addressing total farm odor livestock farm managers need to consider feed storage and mortality management.