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She’s weaned, now what? Setting heifers up for success in their post-weaning transition

Published on May 12, 2025
Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.
Rethinking calf hutch environments: Managing microclimates to improve health and welfare

Published on May 12, 2025
Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.
Spartan students showcase EAV sustainability solutions

Published on May 12, 2025
MSU undergraduates presented research and novel consumer-based applications at annual Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference
Congratulations Phil Tocco!

Published on May 9, 2025
Phil Tocco is receives MSU Extension Excellence in Teaching Award.
Calf transportation: Managing risk from the road to the ranch

Published on May 9, 2025
Just like when we inspect our vehicles before a big trip, we need to also make sure calves are prepared and healthy for their trip on the road.
Using WIC Produce Connection benefits at farmers markets and roadside stands

Published on May 8, 2025
WIC Produce Connection provides fresh, local produce to Michigan WIC clients, while promoting Michigan-grown agriculture.
Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties

Published on May 8, 2025
The updated compliance agreement allows businesses seven days longer to apply insecticide treatments to comply with Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
Not your mother’s Roundup

Published on May 8, 2025
The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?
Meet Michigan's shy and only venomous snake: The eastern massasauga rattlesnake

Published on May 8, 2025
Michigan’s snakes are friends, not foes!
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 8, 2025

Published on May 8, 2025
Corn and soybeans started emerging, and wheat is at Feekes 8/9 (flag leaf emerging to fully emerged with ligule).