News
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Social media has the opportunity to influence food preferences
Published on April 24, 2013
Market research shows that consumers are learning about food options through social media. -
Can combining mortality composting from two separate farms constitute a CAFO?
Published on April 23, 2013
Under current rules and regulations, the animal capacity and land base of both farms may together constitute a large CAFO. -
Farmland rent may never be average
Published on April 18, 2013
Landowners are updating their 2013 land rental arrangements to reflect the volatility in commodity markets. -
Prevent misuse of deworming drugs in goat herds with sound parasite control plans
Published on April 18, 2013
Goats accounted for higher rates of violative drug residues than any other class of livestock in 2010. Goats are more likely to have violations from anthelmintic (deworming) treatment than any other animal health medicines. -
Agriculture HR resources now available on new MSU FIRM Team website
Published on March 28, 2013
The Farm Information Resource Management (FIRM) team at Michigan State University has launched its new webpage including a Labor and Human Resource Management section. -
The new I-9 is here
Published on March 28, 2013
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires. -
Forage webinar captures highlights of winter Extension meetings
Published on March 27, 2013
The Online Crop and Forage Highlights webinars series forage meeting was recorded and is now available to watch online. -
A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources
Published on March 22, 2013
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices. -
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms
Published on March 20, 2013
Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan. -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover.