News
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Deciphering the Agriculture Act of 2014 - Farm Bill
Published on March 14, 2014
Farmers scramble to learn more about the new Agriculture Act of 2014 or “Farm Bill” before planting season starts. -
Forage quality starts with the planning process, not the finished product
Published on March 10, 2014
Paying attention to detail is something all producers can do to improve their forage quality. -
Promoting agriculture every day
Published on March 6, 2014
Agricultural promotion happens each day in numerous ways. Just one example of the importance of sharing ideas and messages about agricultural promotion comes from a recent statewide 4-H event. -
Make a significant down payment on your 2014 growing season with frost seeding
Published on March 5, 2014
Growers can broadcast legume and brassica seeds in late winter to produce inexpensive cover, forage and fertility for years to come. -
Management of late pregnancy sheep and goats
Published on February 28, 2014
Proper management of the doe or ewe in late pregnancy is vital to ensure kid and lamb survival as well as provide for adequate colostrum production and subsequent milk production. -
Coccidiosis can kill young goats and sheep
Published on February 28, 2014
Kids and lambs that are stressed can develop acute coccidiosis. Planning before an outbreak can help. -
Farmer discussion on sustainable corn production practices
Published on February 28, 2014
MSU researchers seek farmer input on nitrogen management, stover harvest, climate and cover crops. -
2014 Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings
Published on February 28, 2014
Three upcoming Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings will be held in Bad Axe, Shepherd and Cadillac. -
Utility rebates complement New Farm Bill energy conservation funding for farmers
Published on February 28, 2014
The new Farm Bill increases funding for energy conservation practice implementation. Complementary funding can be obtained through utility rebates and technical assistance programs. -
Be mindful of crop insurance requirements when harvesting or grazing cover crops
Published on February 23, 2014
With a little care, producers in need of extra forage can utilize the forage potential of cover crops without jeopardizing their crop insurance benefits.