MSU Extension Beef

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  Virtual Milk and Grain Marketing Meeting

  Published on November 23, 2020
  Join us virtually Dec. 8 to learn about strategies to optimize farm profitability.

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  Do beef cattle frame scores need updating?

  Published on November 20, 2020
  The length of a yardstick has not changed, but the way we use the yardstick must be updated to more accuractly reflect current genetics.

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  A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

  Published on November 4, 2020
  The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Thinking about retirement and your legacy of the land

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Farming is a committed lifestyle that can be difficult to transition away from.

• Michigan State University hosts virtual field day on grazing

  Published on September 21, 2020
  Online webinar focused on grazing management, soil health and environmental issues

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  MSU hosts virtual field day on precision livestock farming

  Published on September 21, 2020
  Michigan State University hosted a precision livestock farming virtual field day Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  Wading into grazing

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Management for water quality protection.

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  Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents

  Published on September 14, 2020
  After several accidents with livestock trailers in Michigan and neighboring states in recent years, MSU Extension educators brought their expertise together to create a training program to deal with the challenge.