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We had an unusual start to the season, but thankfully, the majority of corn and alfalfa is up and growing. From the moment moisture hits the seed’s germ, the plant growth cycle begins.
Exposure to deadly silo gases continues to occur wherever silos exist and will continue to be a hazard on the farm as long as silage remains a common feedstuff for livestock.
Drought is a recurring fact of life whether it occurs once every five years or five consecutive years. While little can be done during drought conditions to increase forage pasture growth in the short run, careful management could minimize long-term stand loss and help maintain forage yields until precipitation may become sufficient to increase forage production.
I often receive calls from local producers shortly after the morning coffee-shop crew adjourns for the day. Recently, a caller asked: “What is the best height to mow forages for hay?” I gave him my usual extension educator reply: “That depends.”
Workplace and worker safety was the focus of the 2013 Michigan Safety Conference held in Grand Rapids. Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (MIFACE) were involved in organizing an “Agriculture Section” for the conference.
The impact of hail damage is largely dependent on corn’s stage of development. Hail affects yield primarily by reducing stands and defoliating plants. Most of the hail damage results from defoliation.
Leasing pasture is economically advantageous to almost every livestock producer. However, you need to create a strong connection with your potential landowner in order to secure a lease.
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