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Modeling a path forward for expanding dairy farms

Published on October 22, 2025
Dairy farms must consider many factors when considering expansion.
Dr. Christine Baes deliveres the 2025 Dr. H Allen and Ann Tucker lecture

Published on October 22, 2025
University of Guelph professor discussed opportunities and challenges in sustainable dairy genomics.
Dairy Spotlight: Xufei Yang

Published on October 22, 2025
Yang researches agricultural applications of air quality, including biofilter development and particulate matter characterization.
Dairy Spotlight: Leah Irion

Published on October 22, 2025
Graduate student develops science-based guidelines and recommendations for dairy producers that enhance calf welfare and improve cost-efficiency in production.
Lead concerns for gardeners: Reducing health risk

Published on October 21, 2025
Gardeners concerned about lead in their soil can reduce the risk of harm to their health.
Michigan Farm to School Spotlight: Ferndale Upper Elementary Farmers Market

Published on October 21, 2025
A local fifth grader reports out on the first ever pop-up farmers market held on September 30, 2025 at the Ferndale Upper Elementary School.
The Impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms

Published on October 21, 2025
The unfunding of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms is a blow to Michigan’s food system that reduces the financial ability of grantees to serve local produce to children, and will shrink a significant market opportunity for farmers.
Increased Local Food Sales to Schools and the Value of Grant Investment: Findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey

Published on October 21, 2025
Showcasing experiences from the 2024 calendar year, the initial findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey highlight increased sales to schools, as well as a high dependence on grant funding.
Seed selection goes beyond yield and disease resistance

Published on October 21, 2025
New resources from MSU Extension can help you choose the right seed for your farm.
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.