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June 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on June 20, 2014
The June 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features FracFocus, and a Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 amendment. -
Livestock and fair food shouldn’t mix: Tips to keep you healthy at the fair
Published on June 17, 2014
Risk of getting sick after touching livestock at a petting zoo or the fair is real and tragic. Nothing can be done to eliminate the risk, but there are several practical things fairgoers can do to avoid getting sick after petting animals. -
Precision feeding the beef herd: Part 1, learning from the dairy industry
Published on June 16, 2014
Beef producers can copy dairy feeding practices to more precisely meet the nutrient requirements of the herd. -
Michigan pasture rental rates for 2014
Published on June 13, 2014
Due to high cost of corn and hay livestock producers are looking for an alternative feed source. In result of this there is an increased demand for pasture land. -
National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps farmers learn about air emissions from their farms
Published on June 10, 2014
Air emissions are becoming a big concern around the world, and increasing the interest in emissions from livestock operations. Livestock farmers should take the steps to better understand the pollutants emitted from their facilities. -
Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge
Published on June 5, 2014
Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can assure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorist. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 2
Published on June 2, 2014
In the case of any spill, particularly manure spills, livestock producers should familiarize themselves with the 4 C’s of Spill Response. -
Values as part of environmental education
Published on May 29, 2014
Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards. -
Sizzling meat prices a shock for some consumers
Published on May 26, 2014
Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices. -
Planting corn past Memorial Day – what are the risks?
Published on May 22, 2014
The second full week of May was a wet one! Just as fields were getting dry enough to plant, another round of rain came, pushing planting back again. This has left many farmers wondering how the late planting date will impact fall harvest.