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.
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?
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.
Financial management resources available for beginning farmers

Published on June 22, 2022
Knowing your farm’s financial position is important to its future success.
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema

Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan.
Summer 2022 Newsletter - June

Published on June 22, 2022
Check out the latest news and updates from the BAE Department!
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.
Living well with diabetes during summer celebrations

Published on June 21, 2022
Summer activities often include food. Sticking to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging is key to staying healthy with diabetes.
What is friendship?

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