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Increasing potential for meat goat industry
Published on July 23, 2013
Self-sufficient farming, an increase in ethnic population and a health conscious public has increased demand for goat meat. -
Do you have an action plan to transfer the farm family business?
Published on July 18, 2013
A written action plan can assist in successfully transferring the family farm business between generations. -
Leasing farmland for wind farm development requires careful review
Published on July 16, 2013
Over the past few years a large number of acres of Michigan farmland have been leased under long term energy development agreements for wind farm development. -
Labeling mechanically tenderized meat products
Published on July 10, 2013
Raw or partially cooked mechanically tenderized meat needs to be labeled. -
Successful farm transition requires getting the paperwork done
Published on July 9, 2013
Farms are normally a family business which makes it extra important to develop and implement an action plan to insure the farm can continue to the next generation. -
Birdsfoot trefoil fills a forage need on many Michigan farms
Published on July 3, 2013
Though not as common or widely planted as alfalfa or red clover, birdsfoot trefoil has desirable characteristics in specific situations. -
Cattle need plenty of clean water
Published on July 1, 2013
Summer has officially arrived, and with that comes plenty of heat and humidity, it's important that livestock producers provide plenty of clean water to their livestock. -
Cellulosic biofuel process can also improve ruminant forage digestibility
Published on July 1, 2013
The Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) process breaks down cell walls producing a product that can be used for biofuel production or cattle feed. -
Congressional battle over the farm bill and dairy policy continues
Published on June 28, 2013
The Senate passed a farm bill while the House voted one down. -
Energizers for the grazing system
Published on June 27, 2013
Selecting the proper electric fencers for the grazing system is key to the success of the entire fencing system.