MSU Extension Beef

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  Don’t let the performance of your cattle get stuck in the mud

  Published on April 1, 2022
  Muddy pen conditions can decrease animal performance by increasing the energy demands of the animal and cause a reduction in hide cleanliness of the animal.

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  Wellbeing on Beef Farms in Michigan: Participate in the research

  Published on March 25, 2022
  Are you a raising beef cattle on grass in Michigan? Participate in this study to help beef producers understand how to improve the quality of their land, their profitability, and their happiness simultaneously.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 31, 2022

  Published on March 14, 2022
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Hay Production 101 is back by popular demand in 2022

  Published on March 10, 2022
  Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators in March 2022 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.

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  Beef Welfare Symposium second session set to explore cow/calf management strategies and research from newborn care to holistic approaches in land management

  Published on March 9, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare second webinar session features experts discussing the latest in cow/calf production on March 23 at 2 p.m. E.T.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

  Published on March 3, 2022
  Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Reducing farm energy costs through energy efficiency

  Published on February 25, 2022
  Power company rebates, federal grant dollars, and low interest loans can help pay for recommended energy conservation practices.

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  Ag and Solar is not a zero-sum game

  Published on February 25, 2022
  Land management and conservation practices provide options for ag and solar integration.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application

  Published on February 19, 2022
  Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Beef Welfare Symposium starts off with Advancements in Indoor Beef Cattle Production

  Published on February 16, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare begins with experts discussing advancements in indoor beef cattle production on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. E.T.