News
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When am I farming, and when am I excavating?
Published on August 22, 2016
There are many underground pipelines delivering natural gas and hazardous liquids on many farms in Michigan. Any farm activity involving soil depth greater than 12 inches should be preceded by an “811 call.” -
Oat and pea forage combinations
Published on August 18, 2016
The maturity of forage pea and oat varieties, relative to each other, makes a difference in the final quality of harvested forage. -
CDT Vaccinations for sheep and goats
Published on August 2, 2016
Sheep and goats can be vaccinated for many different diseases, but there is only one universally-recommended vaccine, and it is the CDT or overeating and tetanus vaccination. -
August field day in Hillsdale County to feature nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 2, 2016
Rain or shine, join us for a day in the field! A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program. -
Uncommon forage grass species found on eastern Upper Peninsula beef farm
Published on July 25, 2016
Creeping foxtail and meadow foxtail could fill a dual-purpose role in hay and grazing on a farm near Rudyard, Michigan. -
Preparing small ruminants for breeding season
Published on July 22, 2016
Reproductive performance is an important factor in determining profitability in small ruminant operations. -
Options in manure management to be highlighted at the 2016 North American Manure Expo in London, OH.
Published on July 18, 2016
“Manure: Returning Nutrients to their Roots” is a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo highlighting tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. -
Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held
Published on July 15, 2016
Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference -
New UAS or drone regulations: What does it all mean?
Published on July 14, 2016
By simplifying some of the certification restrictions, the new Part 107 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) regulations will expand drone technology use for agriculture and other commercial purposes. -
Parasitic weeds are rare, but not unknown in Michigan
Published on July 11, 2016
Parasitic weeds like dodder and yellow rattle don’t often become a problem in Michigan, but proper identification is important if and when they do.