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MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020

Published on September 20, 2019

Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families.

The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

Published on September 6, 2019

The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.

Blockchain and the pork chain - A strategy for both producers and consumers

Published on September 5, 2019

Following examples of BeefChain, pork producers may have an opportunity to share their “why” directly with consumers.

Harvesting soybeans for forage

Published on September 5, 2019

Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.

Options for immature corn

Published on September 4, 2019

One challenge this year is wondering whether the corn crop will mature before frost and what to do with it if it does not. This is an opportune year for cash crop producers and livestock producers to be talking with one another about feed options.