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FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
The importance of first cutting alfalfa: Quality versus yield
Published on May 8, 2018
First cutting alfalfa has historically been the highest-yielding cutting of the year -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers
Published on April 26, 2018
The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics. -
Northwestern Michigan Spring Cover Crop Field Day on May 10
Published on April 25, 2018
The fourth field walk of the season will focus on cover crop techniques for Northwest Lower Peninsula. -
What is the economic value of your manure?
Published on April 17, 2018
Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure. -
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!
Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock. -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Nurse crops for new alfalfa or mixed hay seedings
Published on March 5, 2018
If you’re thinking about a nurse crop with your new hay seeding, consider the pros and cons first. -
Forages poised to be shining star for field crop profitability in 2018 for Michigan
Published on February 16, 2018
Forage meetings throughout Michigan during March 2018 will highlight profitability opportunities with alfalfa and corn silages for farmers.