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Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Body condition scoring for beef cattle

Published on September 10, 2024
Monitoring body condition score allows you to make educated management decisions regarding the future of your cattle.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Capturing the most value in a record beef market

Published on August 30, 2024
While the beef industry is experiencing the highest cattle prices ever, healthy calves is the top priority for buyers.
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments

Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
MSU Extension helps Ukrainian dairy producers

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University faculty and staff have been providing education, at the request of Ukrainian milk producers, to help them grow during this time of war and prepare for the years ahead as an independent country.
Revitalizing worn-out pastures: Effective strategies for livestock farmers

Published on August 14, 2024
Discover what it means to have a worn out pasture and explore practical suggestions for beef producers to assess and improve their pasture conditions using effective grazing management techniques.
Winter feeding methods for beef cattle farms in Michigan

Published on August 12, 2024
Using winter feeding methods like bale grazing or unrolling bales in the pastures can help spread nutrients where they are needed most.