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Testing dairy cows for HPAI

Published on May 9, 2024
On Monday, April 29, USDA required that all lactating cows being shipped across state lines have a negative test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), what all does it mean and how does a farmer get that done?
Mitigando el riesgo de infección por HPAI a trabajadores durante el ordeño

Published on May 9, 2024
Mejorar las prácticas de bioseguridad en la sala de ordeño puede mitigar el riesgo de infección por Influenza Aviar Altamente Patógena (HPAI) en los trabajadores de la granja.
Registration open for MSU Christmas tree summer meeting

Published on May 9, 2024
Learn about Christmas tree management at MSU research station and tour Tannenbaum Farms.
“It’s the right thing to do”: Comfort station for nursing parents at Michigan fair

Published on May 9, 2024
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Carol Bublitz collaborates with community partners to create a designated private and clean space for nursing parents at St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair.
Florida Bans Cultivated Meat

Published on May 8, 2024
Neal Fortin finds Florida Senate Bill 1084 banning cultivated meat to be ripe for challenge.
AgrAbility mechanical engineering capstone project designs portable swarm trap lifter for veteran beekeeper

Published on May 8, 2024
During the Spring 2024 Design Day, mechanical engineering seniors presented their portable swarm trap hive lifter, which they referred to as the Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES).
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - Current recommendations for beef producers

Published on May 8, 2024
HPAI has infected dairy cattle in Michigan and other states. Though no known infections have been reported in beef cattle, Michigan State University Extension recommends that beef producers be diligent in their biosecurity efforts.
MSU names Jun-Hyun Kim new director for the School of Planning, Design and Construction

Published on May 8, 2024
Kim will replace René Hinojosa, Ph.D., an SPDC professor emeritus in urban and regional planning who has served as interim school director
Improving heifer recordkeeping: Key strategies and insights

Published on May 8, 2024
Detailed records on heifers provides opportunities for stakeholders to make well-informed management and investment decisions for the farm.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.