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Dairy Farmers’ Priorities— 2008 Michigan Dairy Industry Survey
A recent Michigan State University Extension Dairy Team survey sought input from dairy producers and allied industry professionals on their priorities. Questions addressed industry, research, educational needs, and other issues. This article summarizes the results of the producer survey. Producers placed greatest emphasis on industry issues such as continuation of the Right-to-Farm program and increasing legislators’ knowledge of agriculture, but also expressed a need for more education on many subjects including getting cows pregnant, using manure as a fertilizer, and profit maximization strategies.
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Healthy Hooves-No Lame Excuses!
All dairy producers and heifer raisers attending this seminar will profit by learning practical ways to improve the hoof and leg health of cattle. Topics to be covered include: Understanding the Hooves of Dairy Cattle, Implementing a Successful Hoof Health Program and Farm Animal Care GAAMPs. For more information and a registration form, download the Brochure (.doc).
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Michigan Milk Market Update
Exports of US dairy products have been up sharply in the past 2 years aided by a weak dollar and slow domestic economic growth. Lower export sales are forecasted for 2009. That activity may be curtailed by a strengthening dollar and a softening international demand with worldwide economic woes.
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Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
Another Great Program, A New Location. The 2009 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) is moving to west Michigan for its 7th Annual conference for the international dairy industry in the Great Lakes Region and beyond. You can expect the same inspiring and educational programs that have been offered in the past to continue in 2009. The new venue will be the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center on 28th Street just east of I-96 in Grand Rapids.
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Screensaver
The Farm Nutrient Cycle Screen Saver illustrates the flow and recycling of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium through a dairy farm as well as offers tips for efficient nutrient use. It is a companion to the Spartan Nutrient Cycle Card and requires Adobe Flash Player to operate.
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Dairy Industry Survey
Where producers placed the greatest emphasis on industry issues.
Start Calves Well
Bolster health with early nutrient management.
Anaerobic Digestion
How it works and estimates of how much it costs.
Equal Opportunity
Treating potential employees fairly and equally.
Taxes
2008 depreciation change and the zero percent tax rate.
DHI Records
Rating the accuracy of DHI production records.
Incorporating Fertilizer
How and why to keep manure and nitrogen beneath the surface.
Fall Forage
Tips for managing hay and pasture. |
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