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Hay! If you grow hay or pastures, MSU Extension needs your advice

Published on December 16, 2025
Your responses to the 2025-2026 forage needs assessment survey are anonymous and confidential.
Kevin Dill named an honoree of the Michigan Dairy and Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Published on December 16, 2025
Dill served as Ag Tech Dairy program coordinator, dairy cattle judging team coach, and as industry representative for the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference.
Tapeworm in sheep and goats: Is it really a problem?

Published on December 16, 2025
Tapeworms often cause concern among sheep and goat producers because the expelled worm segments in the animal’s feces.
Explore regenerative agriculture webinar series

Published on December 16, 2025
This series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to help you make informed decisions about regenerative agriculture.
Year-end financial planning for farmers

Published on December 16, 2025
December and January are great months to look at farm financials. You can finish up last year’s accounting, create a balance sheet and get set up to start the new year.
A new era at the Michigan Farm Bureau Pavilion: Expansion planning receives Board approval

Published on December 15, 2025
MSU plans second indoor arena at the Michigan Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU
MassTimber@MSU and DNR bring traveling exhibition on mass timber construction to downtown Detroit

Published on December 15, 2025
An exhibition highlighting the potential of mass timber construction is open in downtown Detroit, featuring skyscrapers made of wood and the story behind the growth of this sustainable building technique.
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

Published on December 15, 2025
A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established, but this is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.
Caution: Zoning moratorium ahead

Published on December 15, 2025
Michigan local governments should proceed carefully when considering temporarily suspending property owners’ rights to develop or build until adequate regulations can be developed and adopted.
Michigan 4-H dairy judging team places second overall at national contest

Published on December 15, 2025
Michigan 4-H sent four members to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, where the team was named Reserve Overall Team and several individuals placed in several categories.