MSU Extension Beef

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  South Campus Animal Farms provides facilities to support MSU teaching, research, outreach missions

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Infrastructure upgrades expand research capabilities, teaching opportunities

• Corn silage inclusion level in feedlot diets

  Published on September 24, 2021
  A greater corn silage inclusion level in finishing diets may be economically favorable when the price of corn is high.

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  Protecting the health and safety of Michigan’s agriculture and floriculture industries

  Published on September 17, 2021
  Michigan State University Extension develops processes to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s Agriculture and Floriculture workforce.

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  To Beef or Not to Beef? That is the Question

  Published on September 16, 2021
  Should “cultured meat” be labeled identically to traditional meat? The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is asking for your thoughts.

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  Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Animal confinement is critical for the safety of first responders and the public when dealing with accidents involving livestock.

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  Does corn silage fed to feedlot cattle need to be kernel processed?

  Published on September 2, 2021
  Processing corn silage can improve corn kernel damage and increase starch digestibility when fed to cattle; however, the expected increase in feedlot performance may be minimal.

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  Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

  Published on September 1, 2021
  The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan.

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  MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on providing assistance during time of disruption for the livestock industry

  Published on August 21, 2021
  MSU Extension animal agriculture team assists farmers with managing risk, operation flow, and addresses industry disruption while protecting the economic stability of animal agriculture operations across Michigan.

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  Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other.

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  Addressing labor challenges together

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.