News
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Nitrogen use efficiency is the stewardship goal for this critical soil nutrient
Published on February 13, 2014
Nitrogen use efficiency is the stewardship goal for this critical soil nutrient. -
Palmer amaranth will cause challenges for forage producers
Published on February 13, 2014
Populations of Palmer amaranth in Michigan are resistant to glyphosate and ALS-inhibiting herbicides. -
Northeast Michigan Agriculture Outlook Program held March 4
Published on February 10, 2014
Sorting out global markets, U.S. ag policy, marketing opportunities and the 2014 Farm Bill this year and beyond. -
A changing perspective in farm land rental rates
Published on February 7, 2014
For more than 20 years, farm land values have continued to move higher, mirroring the changes in commodity prices and interest rates. These double digit increases will need to slow. -
Planting wheat earlier in the fall
Published on February 3, 2014
Growers were stymied this fall in their attempt to plant wheat on a timely basis. The reoccurring experience might prompt some to consider altering crop strategies to allow earlier planting of wheat. -
Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
Published on January 30, 2014
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. -
Michigan wool at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Published on January 23, 2014
How a sheep farm that started as a 4-H project sourced wool to Ralph Lauren for closing ceremony athlete sweaters. -
Birth Management for Small Ruminants clinic
Published on January 22, 2014
MSU Extension hosts Birth Management Clinic for Small Ruminants Feb. 15 and 22. -
Winter’s early start may increase hay demand
Published on January 17, 2014
A cold, snowy December has caused many livestock farms to reevaluate their winter supply of forage. -
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Published on January 17, 2014
Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications.