News
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Birth Management Clinic for Small Ruminants
Published on January 18, 2013
The birth period provides challenges to sheep and goat farmers regardless of farm size. Both novice and experienced farmers must deal with stresses imposed by time constraints that can be compounded by the weather. -
Hay supplies tighter than earlier reports due to 2012 summer drought
Published on January 16, 2013
Latest USDA reports show ending hay stocks are significantly lower in Michigan. -
Agriculture’s wheel of fortune: Soil carbon sequestration
Published on January 14, 2013
Environmental benefits of soil carbon sequestration are spokes that emanate from the carbon hub. -
Forage cost of production regional workshops
Published on January 10, 2013
Knowing the cost of production for cropping systems can help the producer’s bottom line. Find out how at the Forage Cost of Production Workshop offered Jan. 29, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. -
Precision ag technology continues to thrive
Published on January 7, 2013
Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference features leading precision ag expert. -
Managing for the unknown: Markets and weather
Published on January 4, 2013
Ample precipitation and commodity price are two of the primary factors that impact the producer’s bottom line. In the 2012 growing season, we experienced a great deal of variability in both. -
Snow a welcome sight for farmers
Published on December 28, 2012
Recent snowfalls contribute to production and cut costs on the farm. -
Moving forward with antimicrobial resistance
Published on December 27, 2012
Part 4: Exercising positive leadership is essential to move forward on the issue of antimicrobial resistance. -
Alternate day DDGS feeding model reduces winter feed cost
Published on December 27, 2012
Beef cow supplementation with dry distillers grain -
Year-end inventory time
Published on December 27, 2012
Year-end is the best time to take inventory of your farm’s financial position.