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Doctoral student, Kirby Krogstad, involvement and aspirations

Published on January 6, 2023
The department of Animal Science graduate student spotlight features Kirby Krogstad
Diversify your food business with synergy

Published on January 6, 2023
Creating new products and entering new businesses brings opportunities and threats, but the key to success is synergy, which comes from economies of scope, market power and unrelated diversification.
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks

Published on January 6, 2023
Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months.
2022-23 Forests and Climate Learning Exchange Series: Tax Dimensions of Forest Carbon Projects

Published on January 6, 2023
In this webinar, speaker Tamara Cushing presents "Tax Dimensions of Forest Carbon Projects".
AFRE Alumna Working to Increase Climate Smart Practices on Michigan Farms

Published on January 5, 2023
Alumna Lisa Woodke at Star of the West describes a major USDA project to foster climate-smart farming practices in Michigan food crops.
What’s behind rising food prices?

Published on January 5, 2023
Associate Professor David Ortega offers insights about rising food prices that he has shared on PBS television and in the Wall Street Journal.
Not all protein sources are the same

Published on January 5, 2023
Feedstuffs used to provide protein in cattle diets can vary in their protein and amino acid concentrations, amino acid composition, and site of digestion.
Mapping class learning outcomes of the core curriculum to university learning goals at Michigan State University's School of Packaging

Published on January 4, 2023
Class learning outcomes supporting the interdisciplinary curriculum of the School of Packaging at Michigan State University (MSU) were mapped to competency-based, programmatic learning outcomes undergirded by broad learning goals of the University.
Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession

Published on January 4, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession.
Newly received feedlot calves may need more protein due to a lesser feed intake

Published on January 4, 2023
The percentage of dietary protein may need to be greater for newly received feedlot calves until feed intake recovers.