News
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Calling all farmers! Please complete new national cover crop survey
Published on March 27, 2020
USDA SARE is distributing a new national survey to farmers asking about their experiences with cover crops, due April 12.
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What should you do when bring home your 4-H project animal?
Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.
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Michigan State University to host sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare in June 2021
Published on March 25, 2020
Rescheduled to June 17-19 2021, the Symposium will bring together academia experts, students, producers, retailers, government officials and industry representatives to discuss the latest in beef welfare.
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March is frost seeding month in Michigan
Published on March 10, 2020
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality.
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Online program addresses woodlot management on Michigan farms
Published on March 3, 2020
Many Michigan farms include a significant woodlot. Good management can improve your woodlot’s productivity and value.
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New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 2, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
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Selecting perennial and annual forage species and varieties for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on February 26, 2020
New publication from Michigan State University Extension can help you make good choices when establishing or improving hay fields or pastures.
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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.
