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Dairy spotlight: Alycia Bales

Published on February 9, 2026
Bales is a recent graduate from the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University.
‘It isn’t the cow. It’s the how.’: How MSU research advances regenerative ag in grazing systems

Published on February 3, 2026
Led by Dr. Jason Rowntree, MSU researchers are working with farmers to quantify how regenerative grazing systems can strengthen land, livelihoods and long-term resilience.
Sparks receives 2026 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 2, 2026
Amy Sparks, Ph.D., will receive the 2026 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27.
MSU honors De Grins Oer Dairy as 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on January 26, 2026
The MSU Department of Animal Science named De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard as the recipient of the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year.