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Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan. -
MSU Extension Beginner Grazing School - August 22-23
Published on August 1, 2023
A grazing school for beef, dairy and small ruminant producers will be held at the MSU Extension Lake City Research Center August 22 - 23, 2023. -
Managing heat stress in the feedlot with nutrition
Published on July 12, 2023
In addition to amenities that can cool cattle, nutritional considerations may be another means to help manage heat stress in feedlot cattle. -
Soil health gains from manure
Published on July 7, 2023
Recent and ongoing research highlights the impact of manure applications on soil health. -
Dealing with drought-stressed forages
Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields? -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Meet the family behind De Grins Oer Dairy - 2023 Breakfast on the Farm hosts
Published on June 27, 2023
The Okkema family of De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard Michigan, is excited to host Breakfast on the Farm. Tjerk, Ramona and their family will welcome visitors on July 29 for a free, farm-cooked breakfast and self-guided tour. -
Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales. -
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.