Archive for 'Agriculture'
Incentives for No-Till and Cover Crops
No-till and cover crop farming are two of the cheapest and most beneficial ways to increase the overall health of your farm. Erosion of top soil by wind and water is reduced and soil properties are greatly increased. Both practices are also eligible for considerable cost-share assistance under various Farm Bill programs. With no-till farming, crop [...]
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Issues in Soil, Tissue and Water Analysis
Soil Testing – Michigan Right to Farm Guidelines and Michigan State University recomend that soil tests are done atleast every 3 years, usually coupled with with tissue analysis of the crop. A composite soil sample can be taken for an area of 20 acres, an area of 21-40 acres can be sampled as one field [...]
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Issues in Ag Chemical Storage
Ag Chemical Storage – Pesticide Storage is a big issue for most Agricultural Producers. Ag Chemical Storage, whether pesticide or fertilizer, is expensive and often accompanies questions on regulations and requirements. The best way to properly assess your current storage, plan for future and select your future site is through a Farm Assessment (Farm*A*Syst) through the Michigan Water [...]
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Issues in Irrigation
Water Use Reporting- Water Use Reporting (WUR) is requried for all producers with the capacity to pump 70 gallons of water per minute or greater. It is not required to only irrigators that use large amounts of water. The reports are due to MDA by April 1st of each year. You can find WUR Forms at [...]
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2008 Farm Bill
The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, commonly known as the 2008 Farm Bill provides significant opportunities to address the nation’s high priority environmental goals. In Michigan, Farm Bill programs provide assistance to landowners and agricultural producers to better conserve natural resources on private and public land. These programs are delivered at the local [...]
