News

Reducing heat stress for you and your employees

Published on June 22, 2022
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture.
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema

Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan.
Financial management resources available for beginning farmers

Published on June 22, 2022
Knowing your farm’s financial position is important to its future success.
2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium returns in person

Published on June 22, 2022
This one-day event focused on dairy calf health as was attended by 107 participants that included veterinarians, veterinary nurses, herd consultants, and dairy producers
Michigan grape scouting report – June 22, 2022

Published on June 22, 2022
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.
Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.
Summer 2022 Newsletter - June

Published on June 22, 2022
Check out the latest news and updates from the BAE Department!
Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?

Published on June 22, 2022
It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production?
Doctor answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children

Published on June 21, 2022
Rebecca Schein, a doctor of pediatric infectious diseases at Michigan State University, answers questions about the new FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5.
What is friendship?

Published on June 21, 2022
Healthy friendships are important at all stages of life.