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MSU Extension serves the Michigan beef industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that enhances the quality of life for constituents throughout the state.

News

Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

Published on January 10, 2020

To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

What should I do with my immature corn?

Published on September 27, 2019

Guidelines for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn.

BQA session to be offered in Gaylord on September 26

Published on September 24, 2019

All beef producers are encouraged to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) an industry-developed program to ensure proper care and health of animals.

Farmers invited to submit corn silage samples for mycotoxin study

Published on September 24, 2019

Mycotoxins in corn have long been a bane as well as a mystery. A new research project aims to reduce this mystery and enable farmers to reduce their risk. This season, farmers can submit samples of corn silage for free mycotoxin analysis.

Understanding, responding and managing farm stress

Published on September 24, 2019

Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.