News
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BQA session to be offered in Standish
Published on January 8, 2019
Beef producers can get Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified at a meeting conducted by Michigan State University Extension on January 17, 2019 at the Saginaw Tribal Center in Standish. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm and will conclude by 9:00.
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Corn tar spot featured at upcoming Pest Management Update meetings
Published on January 4, 2019
Corn tar spot, a new threat to Michigan corn yields, will be one of the topics discussed at Pest Management Update meetings held throughout Michigan during January and February 2019.
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New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career
Published on December 20, 2018
Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.
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Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?
Published on December 20, 2018
Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.
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Wolves strike cattle farm again!
Published on December 14, 2018
Wolf packs have hit herds in Oregon, killing cattle. What if it were true in Michigan? Put that in the context of TB infection of cattle from infected deer and maybe it will change your perception of what should be done to protect cattle herds.
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Preventing and preparing for barn fires
Published on December 11, 2018
Have you ever thought about how you can prevent a fire in your barn? Read this tips for reducing the risk and being prepared for a barn fire.
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Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on December 11, 2018
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
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Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps.
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Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
