News
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4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase
Published on September 23, 2015
New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore. -
Reducing nutrient loss
Published on September 1, 2015
Three ways farmers can protect water quality. -
Hay fertilizer and lime demonstration in Chippewa County
Published on August 24, 2015
A simple, on-farm demonstration provides a look at the potential for improving yields on hay fields usually managed with low-fertilizer or no-fertilizer inputs. -
September field day in Hillsdale County features nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 24, 2015
A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program. -
Options in manure management highlighted at the 2015 North American Manure Expo in Chambersburg, PA
Published on August 24, 2015
“Manure than You Can Handle” was certainly a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo between the farm tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. -
Three farms at forage field day give insight into annual forages and hay fertilization rates
Published on August 20, 2015
Growers learned about small grain and forage pea combinations for dairy feed, hay fertilization on a shoestring budget and advantages and challenges of including other annual forages in feed production program. -
How is your team doing
Published on August 3, 2015
Teamwork plays a big part in your farms success. -
Showing character Part 6: Trustworthiness
Published on August 3, 2015
Being trustworthy involves honesty, promise-keeping, loyalty and integrity. This is the final article in the Showing Character curriculum, teaching youth core values in 4-H livestock projects. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
Fair season and sportsmanship
Published on July 28, 2015
Follow these sportsmanship guidelines so youth and adults have positive experiences at the county fair.