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Additives have legal limits in cured meat products
Published on May 16, 2014
Sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate are added to meat at very low levels to prevent food poisoning. -
Alfalfa that appeared to have winter injury is now being confirmed as winterkill
Published on May 16, 2014
As temperatures improve and green up continues, alfalfa plants can be evaluated for winterkill. -
Choosing the right corn hybrid when planting is delayed
Published on May 16, 2014
Mid-season corn hybrids can provide similar yield punch of full-season hybrids. -
USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects
Published on May 9, 2014
Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices. -
Spring/summer pasture planning to extend the grazing season
Published on May 5, 2014
Learn how to add grazing days to your operation. -
Farmer’s market managers: Find vendors with online MarketMaker
Published on May 2, 2014
Farmer’s market managers can identify local farmers and food producers by using online MarketMaker. -
Questions for those considering "direct marketing" of farm products
Published on April 30, 2014
U-pick and farm stand sales can be great for some people, but make sure this marketing approach will fit your personality. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 2 – Self-Made Claims
Published on April 23, 2014
Part 2 in this series of articles looks at why industry needs to consider Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 1 – The Leap
Published on April 23, 2014
Preparing your farm for a Certified Animal Welfare Audit can be a daunting task. This series of articles will provide guidance about how to prepare and some of the things to expect on the journey. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 3 – Certified Programs
Published on April 23, 2014
Part 3 in preparing for a Certified Animal Welfare audit for your farm looks at where you can go as a producer or a consumer to get more information about available audits.