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Controlling soil erosion with cover crops
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to impede soil erosion off of fields. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 1: Introduction
Published on March 31, 2015
Explore animal behaviors that can be puzzling to humans, but make complete sense to animals. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 2: A herd is good
Published on March 31, 2015
Herds are beneficial for prey animals for many reasons. Understanding our animal’s behavior and why they act in certain ways helps minimize stress in moving, handling and housing. -
Planting cover crops to improve clay soil quality used for pasturing livestock
Published on March 26, 2015
How can cover crops and annual forage crops be included in pasture re-establishment on clay soils? Should they be? -
Cover crop challenges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on February 26, 2015
A recent series of cover crop educational meetings and discussions brought interesting new ideas into consideration. -
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers
Published on February 26, 2015
Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information. -
Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference is everything forage
Published on February 25, 2015
Whether you chop it, bale it, or graze it, the 2015 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference will broaden your knowledge of forages! -
Livestock care in sub-zero temperatures
Published on February 24, 2015
Make sure you are taking the steps to keep your animals safe and healthy this winter. -
Celebrate the sheep industry with National Lamb Month
Published on February 19, 2015
Wool, meat and milk are celebrated in February for National Lamb Month. -
2015 Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings
Published on February 16, 2015
Upcoming Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings will be held in Bad Axe and Shepherd, Michigan.