News
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Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference to feature Mike Rankin as keynote speaker
Published on February 13, 2020
The Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on March 5 in St. Johns, Michigan, will focus on uncertainty in producing forages in 2020.
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Time to think about grain bin safety
Published on February 13, 2020
Learn more about grain bin safety by following these tips and attending a grain safety meeting on Feb. 28 in Rosebush, Michigan.
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Silvopasture in Michigan: Lessons learned from 2019
Published on February 6, 2020
Investigating the feasibility of silvopasture in Michigan through demonstration sites, conversations and education.
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Examining animal agriculture, alternative proteins amid climate change concerns
Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University is working with the beef industry and stakeholders to help ensure that producers are equipped to face the future of alternative proteins and other food trends.
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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Exploring the possibility of a grass-fed and grain-fed beef producer co-op in Michigan
Published on January 13, 2020
The idea of a producer owned cooperative for grass-fed and grain-fed beef is something that has been talked about for a while. The speakers at this meeting, will share their stories of such cooperatives.
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MSU Extension and USDA Rural Development will present a workshop on the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program in Kent County
Published on January 12, 2020
A USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. January 30 at 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
