MSU Extension Beef

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  Introduction to Michigan Site Selection and Odor Control GAAMPs for new or expanding livestock facilities

  Published on February 18, 2021
  Why MDARD Site Selection GAAMPs are critical for the future of your family farm business.

• 2021 “Virtual” Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference featuring keynote speaker Dennis Hancock

  Published on February 11, 2021
  The Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference on March 11 is going virtual. Keynote topics include U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Focusing on Impact, and The Baleage Balance: Moisture, Fermentation, and Risks.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  Controlled breeding for better beef herd management

  Published on February 4, 2021
  Breeding is the cornerstone of a cow-calf program. But how many producers maximize the value of their calves with a controlled breeding program? A recent NAHMS study of U.S. cow-calf producers shows room for improvement.

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  MSU Extension announces new online school for hay growers: Hay Production 101

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators in March 2021 to learn the ins and outs of hay production.

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  Details for excellence in agriculture

  Published on January 28, 2021
  Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?

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  Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits.

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 11, 2021
  Farmers, youth and those either raising or interested in raising livestock will benefit from a robust offering of topics during this virtual event.

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  Crossbreeding Jersey cows with a beef sire increases the value of crossbred Jersey calves compared with purebred Jersey steers when raised for beef production

  Published on January 8, 2021
  A crossbred dairy beef calf can be more profitable compared with a purebred dairy bull calf.

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  Planning and managing direct marketing opportunities for beef

  Published on December 21, 2020
  Management is key to finishing cattle at the proper time for small meat processing appointments.