News
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Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1
Published on December 12, 2013
Legal fencing requirements for livestock operations in Michigan. -
Utilizing warm season grasses as a vegetative buffer
Published on December 9, 2013
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall warm season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Biomass crop summary has indications for Michigan’s bioeconomy
Published on December 9, 2013
Preliminary data from Illinois Biomass Crop Study indicates promising feedstock species for Michigan’s bioeconomy. -
Delayed crop harvest increases highway dangers
Published on November 27, 2013
The delayed harvest of grain crops in Michigan this year has put farm equipment operators and motorists at risk as they attempt to share the roadways in the month with the shortest daylight period of the year. -
Nine things that should be in a cropland lease
Published on November 27, 2013
Knowing what should be included in cropland leases will help both lessee and lessor. -
Thanksgiving on the farm
Published on November 27, 2013
Farming is not done alone. Thanksgiving is an opportunity and a reminder to say thanks to those who have helped you throughout the year. -
Breakfast on the Farm featured a year in the crop cycle
Published on November 20, 2013
Crop production took center stage at the Breakfast on the Farm program held at the Humm Farm in Gratiot County. The event drew more than 2,400 attendees from 79 towns across Michigan plus five states and Australia. -
Is a flexible farm land rent arrangement in your portfolio?
Published on November 15, 2013
Landowners and tenants are looking to updating their land rental arrangements and rental rates to reflect the volatile commodity markets. -
Flow diagram is a critical first step of HACCP
Published on November 15, 2013
A complete flow diagram is an important step to making sure all hazards are identified. -
Stored grain management and fumigation program held December 12, 2013
Published on November 14, 2013
Protection of grain quality in storage and fumigation will be the focus of this Michigan State University Extension meeting slated for Dec. 12 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion.