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Proper soil sampling depth is critical for pasture soil testing
Published on May 26, 2015
Soil testing pastureland – depth matters -
Using the alfalfa cutting tool on Enviro-weather
Published on May 22, 2015
Use Enviro-weather to determine when to take first cutting of alfalfa. -
Silage part one: Making more sense than ever for sheep production in Michigan
Published on May 20, 2015
A closer look at adding silage to your sheep feeding program. -
Silage part two: Making more sense than ever for sheep production in Michigan
Published on May 20, 2015
A look at the different aspects when adding silage into your feed program. -
Harvest schedule for first cutting alfalfa
Published on May 19, 2015
Growing degree day differences abound across Michigan in 2015 from north to south. -
Helpful tips for scouting alfalfa during the growing season – Part 1: Insects
Published on May 19, 2015
Scouting for summer problems such as insect pests can potentially save time and boost profits. -
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment
Published on May 13, 2015
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment. -
Recruiting labor for your farm
Published on May 8, 2015
Maintaining a steady flow of applicants is helpful when a position suddenly needs to be filled. -
Utilizing warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers
Published on May 5, 2015
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall, warm-season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Improving forage productivity with assessment and planning – Part 1
Published on April 30, 2015
MSU forage specialist shares tips on improving forage productivity on a shoestring budget in a three-part article series, the first part focusing on assessment and planning.