MSU Extension Beef

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  Selecting corn hybrids for silage based on quality measures

  Published on April 21, 2021
  Seed planting time is near and seed corn selection is important. There may be several reasons that you select hybrids for corn silage, but the best way is to look at quality measures, because in planting corn for silage, you are planting feed for cattle.

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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  Spring turn-out sets the tone for the entire grazing season

  Published on April 14, 2021
  When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because management of the spring flush of forage availability is key to setting the tone for the entire grazing season.

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  Management considerations for beef × dairy cattle webinar

  Published on April 9, 2021
  A multi-state beef × dairy virtual program provided by Michigan State University Extension and The Ohio State University.

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  Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts

  Published on April 8, 2021
  Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts.

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  Improving beef calf value through use of the IGS Feeder Profit Calculator

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Now there is a tool that can objectively determine value, not only helping producers understand what buyers are willing to pay for, but also how to improve calf value.

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  Women Shaping Agriculture: interview with Megghan Honke Seidel

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which MSU Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.

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  Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

  Published on March 7, 2021
  Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.

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  MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.

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  Is a bull buying error different from a bull buying mistake?

  Published on February 28, 2021
  Bull evaluation programs help buyers avoid bull buying errors and mistakes.