News
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Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Joe Domecq
Published on February 6, 2023
Academic Specialist, Department of Animal Science. -
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen
Published on February 6, 2023
Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science. -
Fungal infections of corn and management strategies
Published on February 3, 2023
Corn grain and silage often provide the dry matter content in a dairy ration. Fungi in corn causes rot, lost yields and can lead to an accumulation of mycotoxins. Learn best practices to minimize losses and risks caused by corn fungi and rot. -
Your opportunity to become a cheesemaker
Published on February 1, 2023
The Michigan State Artisan Cheese Workshop is back and is open for your registration. You will learn how cheese is made and what influences the flavors, texture, and taste of artisan cheese, along with the business of making and selling cheese. -
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms
Published on January 27, 2023
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets. -
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10. -
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier. -
MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on January 13, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry. -
From chillin’ to chilly – Natural ventilation during the winter months for dairy barns
Published on January 13, 2023
Michigan regularly sees days well below freezing. Farmers can use natural ventilation basics for dairy barns using these suggestions for ventilation practices and preparation for winter weather. -
Are you tube feeding your calf correctly?
Published on January 10, 2023
Although commonly used in dairy operations, there are details that we need to pay attention to when using an esophageal tube in calves when feeding colostrum or fluids.