News
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Small, medium, large – Does farm size really matter?
Published on November 14, 2013
This is the question that the recent U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) Food Dialogues: Boston explored. -
Survey indicates farmers can supply corn stover biomass, but questions remain
Published on November 12, 2013
Michigan State University Extension has identified a need to conduct corn stover harvest research and education. -
Finding accurate information on the Internet
Published on November 8, 2013
The Internet is a valuable source of information, however caution must be taken to assure the information is correct. -
Turning over a new leaf – Farm business succession
Published on November 3, 2013
A new twist on an old idiom, with farm business succession planning in mind. -
Balance farm and non-farm family estate issues
Published on October 25, 2013
Farm transition planning is anything but easy when parents try to balance farm and non-farm family issues. -
Ottawa County Breakfast on the Farm feeds 2,600 visitors, teaches them about modern farming
Published on October 9, 2013
More than 2,600 attendees from 76 towns across Michigan plus eight states were welcomed to the Walt Dairy Farm near Coopersville. -
Michigan hay prices trend lower in 2013 compared to 2012
Published on October 4, 2013
Good, high quality dairy hay is still a premium product. -
Growing local barley for local beer-making
Published on October 1, 2013
Statewide interest in local barley has Michigan State University moving ahead with research on malting barley. -
Afraid of what your employees might say?
Published on September 27, 2013
As employers we are often afraid to ask employees for input on decisions, assuming they will ask for something that we cannot, or do not want to deliver. -
Unmanned aerial vehicles for precision agriculture
Published on September 12, 2013
Unmanned aerial vehicles are evolving into a robust tool for precision agriculture. Farmers throughout the world could benefit from this technology by becoming better managers of their production practices.