News

Sampling Oral and Processing Fluids to Identify Disease in Pigs

Published on December 3, 2019
Monitoring your herd for diseases has been simplified by new tests using oral and processing fluids. These sampling techniques are inexpensive, easy to do and can be applied to individual pigs (as a diagnostic) or pens/litters (for herd surveillance).
Pest Control

Published on December 3, 2019
With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock.
Extension Master Gardener Program scheduled for Lakeshore area in 2020

Published on December 3, 2019
The best gardens begin in the classroom. Learn more about gardening at the Ottawa County Extension Master Gardener Program starting March 19, 2020.
Symptoms of Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets

Published on December 3, 2019
Know the symptoms of Rhizomania and more about this new disease.
Innovative budget process used by Muskegon county

Published on December 3, 2019
In 2012, Muskegon county utilized an innovative, collaborative budget process to solve revenue shortfalls and build teamwork that has proven to be successful over the past few years.
MSU Extension’s Cooking Matters program awarded $10,000 grant

Published on December 2, 2019
The grant, from the AT&T Foundation, will help purchase take-home groceries for participants.
CANR Alumni Board Executive Committee Elections

Published on December 2, 2019
The CANR Alumni Association held officer and executive committee elections at is fall board meeting.
MSU First and Fourth at 2019 Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

Published on December 2, 2019
MSU Animal Science was represented by two undergraduate teams that placed 1st and 4th overall at the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® (AWJAC®), which took place November 22-24 at Colorado State University.
Happy Defense Day to Jackson!

Published on December 2, 2019
Happy Defense Day to Jackson!
New Board Members Appointed to CANR Alumni Board

Published on December 2, 2019
Three new representatives were appointed to the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Alumni Association in September.