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• Hay buyers should plan purchases early

  May 17, 2013 | Dennis Stein | Michigan hay producers are starting the production season with zero surplus supplies so buyers will need to purchase early rather than later.

• HOT TOPICTight forage supplies are forcing changes for 2013 planting season

  May 15, 2013 | Phil Kaatz | Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if producers wait too long to order their seed.

• The top three do’s & don’ts to prepare your horse for summer

  April 29, 2013 | Taylor Fabus | Discover things you can do this spring to better prepare yourself and your horse for the summer months.

• Agriculture’s aging workforce presents personal safety concerns

  April 29, 2013 | Stan Moore | The average age of farm owner/operators continues to increase each year. Research shows that the single largest age category for work-related fatalities on farms is the 60+ age group.

• Biobased products are becoming more mainstream

  April 25, 2013 | Mark Seamon | Products for many consumer uses are made from biobased materials and are available for your use.

• Tips for horse hay producers – Part 2

  April 23, 2013 | Jim Isleib | Match the quality of your hay product to the needs of your customers.

• Tips for horse hay producers – Part 1

  April 22, 2013 | Jim Isleib | Understanding some details about your hay-buying customers and their horse’s nutrient requirements can help you fine-tune your horse hay business.

• Horse show tips from the judge’s perspective

  April 12, 2013 | Taylor Fabus | Learn what the judges are looking for at the horse show!

• Good pasture can provide economical feed for horses

  April 3, 2013 | Phil Kaatz | Additional pasture yield can reduce the amount of purchased “high priced” hay.

• The new I-9 is here

  March 28, 2013 | Stan Moore | The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires.

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