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Michigan 4-H and MSU dairy judging teams complete successful year at North American International Livestock Exposition

Published on November 28, 2018
Three teams representing Michigan closed their seasons with strong showings at the 2018 North American International Livestock Exposition dairy cattle judging contest in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nov. 4.
Fall 2018 Newsletter - November 2018

Published on November 28, 2018
Fall 2018 Newsletter - November 2018
AFRE Undergraduates Represent MSU at 2018 AFA Leaders Conference

Published on November 28, 2018
Six MSUAFRE undergraduate students attended the annual Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference, in early November, 2018.
Insights from 2018 corn yield, stalk nitrate-N and drone imaging research

Published on November 28, 2018
Significant increases in corn yield and end-of-season stalk nitrate-nitrogen were evident in response to nitrogen fertilizer rates.
Follow local producers online for fresh ideas

Published on November 28, 2018
Local farms and farmers markets share produce and cooking ideas online for the entire season.
Sponsor registration now open for the Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

Published on November 28, 2018
Conference sponsorship offers advertising opportunities, complimentary registrations and more depending on the sponsorship level.
Rhytisma acerinum

Published on November 28, 2018
Tar spot of maple is a common sight in Michigan.
Michigan youth and volunteers attend National 4-H Dairy Conference

Published on November 28, 2018
Increased knowledge of the dairy industry and a side helping of life skill development were on tap for six Michigan 4-H’ers at the 2018 National 4-H Dairy Conference.
Horticulture senior wins the 2018 Startup Weekend

Published on November 27, 2018
Traverse Jurcisin, an MSU senior majoring in Horticulture and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won first place at the 2018 Startup Weekend for his pitch on plant fertility automation technology.
Does BQA affect dairy farmers?

Published on November 27, 2018
Beef Quality Assurance has become a market access requirement for beef producers. But do dairy producers need to become certified in order to continue sending cattle for harvest?