News
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Beware of frostbite in winter months
Published on December 14, 2011
As harvest comes to a close and the weather turns cold, there are certain precautions that should be taken in order to safe over the winter months. -
Beef cow deworming strategies - fall management
Published on December 6, 2011
Clean your beef cows as the snow begins to fall. -
Manure storage and getting through the winter
Published on December 6, 2011
Less manure in storage going into winter will reduce the need to spread in the winter -
Isolation distances to protect water quality
Published on December 2, 2011
Water quality can be impacted on Michigan farms by virtue of distance the practice has to surface water and wells. -
Cover crops and winter spreading: a match made in heaven
Published on November 15, 2011
Cover crops are the perfect companion for spreading manure in the winter -
Send your farm products to school
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University assists communities, agricultural producers and school personnel in increasing Michigan foods in the menus of local schools. -
Goat meat market has room for growth
Published on November 1, 2011
Although U.S. goat meat production has rose dramatically in the past decade, it lags behind increased consumption. -
Evaluation of harvest production data may lead to a more productive and profitable future
Published on October 28, 2011
Harvest season yields, crop quality and field data are some of the vital tools used in building a farm risk management strategy. -
Updated agricultural employer checklist available
Published on October 25, 2011
MSU Extension Agricultural Employer Checklist helps agricultural employers stay current. -
Selling meat from your farm? Make sure it is labeled properly!
Published on October 18, 2011
Many farmers are direct marketing meat from their farm and need to be in compliance with regulations.