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  Virtual training opportunity: Basics for low stress animal handling in Spanish

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Join this virtual training offered via Zoom on Oct. 21 to learn the concepts behind low stress animal handling.

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  New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions

  Published on October 12, 2021
  The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan.

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  South Campus Animal Farms provides facilities to support MSU teaching, research, outreach missions

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Infrastructure upgrades expand research capabilities, teaching opportunities

• Corn silage inclusion level in feedlot diets

  Published on September 24, 2021
  A greater corn silage inclusion level in finishing diets may be economically favorable when the price of corn is high.

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  Protecting the health and safety of Michigan’s agriculture and floriculture industries

  Published on September 17, 2021
  Michigan State University Extension develops processes to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s Agriculture and Floriculture workforce.

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  Updates on the economy, agricultural industries and outlooks featured at the 2021 Ag Credit Conference

  Published on September 17, 2021
  Hear from experts on agricultural trade, macroeconomic outlook, grain, carbon, specialty crop, dairy and livestock markets, while networking with MSU faculty, MSU Extension educators, industry representatives, and others.

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  To Beef or Not to Beef? That is the Question

  Published on September 16, 2021
  Should “cultured meat” be labeled identically to traditional meat? The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is asking for your thoughts.

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  Farm tax management on tap for the Sept. 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

  Published on September 16, 2021
  Join the Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 23 for tips on avoiding surprises during tax season.

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  Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Animal confinement is critical for the safety of first responders and the public when dealing with accidents involving livestock.

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  Does corn silage fed to feedlot cattle need to be kernel processed?

  Published on September 2, 2021
  Processing corn silage can improve corn kernel damage and increase starch digestibility when fed to cattle; however, the expected increase in feedlot performance may be minimal.