The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments under the Clean Water Act that require permit applicants under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program to use “sufficiently sensitive” methods for analyses of pollutants. More Info
A forum will be held to inform rural landowners and farmers on the EPA’s “Waters of the U.S.” Proposed Rules on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7 p.m. The EPA’s Region Five Water Division Director Tinka Hyde will speak on the “Waters of the U.S.” proposal at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Posse Headquarters. For more … Read More
I am looking at the calendar and am reminded that with fall weather just around the corner, crop harvests and manure spreading is likely on many of your minds. This is also a good time to review your CAFO records. Is your manure spreading plan ready yet? How do your soil tests look, are they … Read More
Which practices help to prevent mastitis? Take a guess. You may be surprised at the results from a recent survey. Parlor practices that successfully manage mastitis | MSU Extension.
Are you ready for the grazing season? MSU Extension has some tips to ensure that you are well prepared for what may lay ahead.