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Monitor grain in on-farm storage
Published on November 11, 2015
After a successful harvest, the next step with on-farm grain storage is to keep the grain in good condition until it is shipped. -
4-H meat judging: What’s it all about?
Published on November 4, 2015
Meat judging helps youth develop important life skills and by participating in the project, contestants show their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats. -
The business of soil health
Published on November 2, 2015
How to determine the value of soil health. -
Body condition scoring in goats
Published on November 2, 2015
Body condition scoring is a great way to evaluate the nutritional status of your goats. -
Corn stover baling logistics
Published on October 6, 2015
Crop residue has value in the field. Harvest wisely! -
Hiring labor for your farming operation? Use the Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension has recently revised its Agricultural Employer Checklist. Farms that hire labor should use this document as a general education tool on the employment process. -
Prussic acid in forages poses a threat to livestock following a frost
Published on October 2, 2015
Cyanide poisoning is the culprit after a frost on forages like sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass or sudangrass. -
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on September 30, 2015
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season
Published on September 28, 2015
Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016. -
You’ve recovered from fair week, now it’s time to clean
Published on September 23, 2015
Utilize the warm weather to clean and disinfect animal equipment and facilities to be better prepared for new animal projects.