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Michigan Department of Agriculture seeks input on ag management practices

Proposed drafts of the 2023 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GMAAPS) will be accepted via email, with a virtual public meeting scheduled for Aug. 25.


GoC invests $3M for animal welfare

Recipients will use their funding for activities such as updating national codes of practice for the livestock sector, new scanning technology and more.


Vilsack: Inflation Reduction Act “will provide significant support for farmers”

The act would provide nearly $20 billion for agricultural conservation.
 
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Is chloride a concern?

Those familiar with nutrient management are probably aware of the potential dangers of excess nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into waterways. But is chloride a concern as well? A team from the University of Minnesota looks into the issue of chloride leachate in the state, in order to not only understand the impact of chloride on the environment but also to provide a set of standards to help assess future environmental impacts. » Read more...
 
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Putting resources to good use

After making the difficult decision to disperse his dairy herd, Pennsylvania farmer David Graybill reflects on decades of good work, land stewardship and smart manure management. From how a new manure storage facility and pump helped them make the most of their supply save money when the cost of nutrients skyrocketed, to adding grassed waterways and implementing a spray management, the Graybills implemented at least 30 conservation practices to ensure that they gave back to the land that has given them so much. » Read more...
 
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