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Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 18, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Manure solutions at the county fair

Published on May 19, 2026
Learn more about the best ways to plan, store, and create an emergency response plan for manure at the fair.
Lamb prices start off strong in 2026

Published on May 11, 2026
In April 2026, national negotiated live slaughter lamb prices averaged $262.40/cwt., up 53% from the same period in 2025.
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle

Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities.
Solar farms may still be farms

Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
The case for cattle on solar farms

Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.
Grafting lambs: An opportunity to increase flock productivity

Published on April 22, 2026
This article discusses how to successfully graft lambs unto another ewe.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.