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Pork News Archive

February, 2017

• What will climate change mean to my alfalfa stands this year?

  February 27, 2017 | Phil Kaatz | Record warmth in February 2017 may pose risks.

• Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  February 22, 2017 | Robert Goodwin | Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

• Michigan State University Agriculture Innovation Day event to focus on forages and the future

  February 21, 2017 | Katherine Lee | Michigan State University (MSU) will host its second annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future on Aug. 24 at the Lake City Research Center located at 5401 W. Jennings Road, Lake City, MI, 49651.

• Vet-to-vet, farmer-to-farmer mentoring available in agriculture

  February 21, 2017 | Phil Kaatz | Opportunities for Lapeer County veterans considering a career in agriculture are getting a boost from their peers.

• Planning for your 4-H swine project animal: Hog selection

  February 6, 2017 | Julie Thelen | Third article in series featuring tips and tricks as you prepare for and select your 4-H market hog.

• Planning for your 4-H swine project animal: Estimating costs

  February 6, 2017 | Julie Thelen | Second article in series featuring tips and tricks as you prepare for and select your 4-H market hog.

• Planning for your 4-H swine project animal: Preparations

  February 6, 2017 | Julie Thelen | First article in series featuring tips and tricks as you prepare for and select your 4-H market hog.

• Keeping pigs, people and the public healthy during fairs and exhibitions

  February 2, 2017 | Julie Thelen | Swine exhibitors can be proactive by using different strategies to help reduce stress and minimize the spread of disease at their events this year.

• Registration now open for 2017 Highland Ag and Natural Resources Conference

  February 2, 2017 | Erin Lizotte | Join us in Cadillac as we address what’s next for Michigan agricultural production and resource management.

• Make plans to practice livestock biosecurity at your fair

  February 1, 2017 | Julie Thelen | Tips and best practices for preparing and handling biosecurity at your fair.