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  Clubs Year in Review 2022

  Published on February 3, 2023
  Hear about the highlights of 2022 in the words of the club presidents.

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  Alumni Spotlight: Tracy and Jason Scheffler

  Published on January 20, 2023
  Tracy and Jason Scheffler reflect on their time at MSU and discuss what they are doing now.

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  MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

  Published on January 13, 2023
  The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry.

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  4-H alumna becomes a Spartan to follow in her father’s footsteps

  Published on November 14, 2022
  4-H alumna and Animal Science senior Mikayla Bowen knew she would continue in her father's footsteps by becoming a Spartan.

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  Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

  Published on November 10, 2022
  Twenty-five 4-H members, alumni and MSU Extension volunteers traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.

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  Q&A with Doug Chapin: Michigan dairies leading the way

  Published on November 8, 2022
  Doug Chapin, dairy farmer and board chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, gives his thoughts on the Michigan dairy industry and how MSU is helping producers.

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  Carla McLachlan: Behind the scenes at the Michigan Dairy Expo

  Published on October 24, 2022
  Carla McLachlan has been instrumental in the success of Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days and Michigan Dairy Expo for more than 25 years.

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  MSU researcher helping dairy industry increase profitability, efficiency through improved cattle nutrition

  Published on September 28, 2022
  Professor Adam Lock partners with Michigan dairies to improve animal health and productivity.

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  Animal Science doctoral student aims to improve the dairy industry

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Ph.D. candidate Kirby Krogstad aspires to become a professor to help farmers and teach the next generation of students.

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  MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives state funding for updated dairy, greenhouse facilities

  Published on July 8, 2022
  The university will receive $53 million in state funding to update the dairy and greenhouse facilities.

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  MSU researchers play pivotal role in new $19M grazing, soil health project

  Published on July 6, 2022
  Spartan scientists lead several aspects of research to understand how grazing management affects soil health and farmer well-being.

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  Nominations are open for the 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

  Published on June 29, 2022
  Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has been presented by the MSU Department of Animal Science

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  Beef Welfare Symposium fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare

  Published on June 16, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare on June 22 at 2 p.m. ET.

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  2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

  Published on June 7, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.

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  More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

  Published on June 6, 2022
  The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.