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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.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
Protect high cattle prices with risk protection

Published on July 26, 2024
Beef cattle prices are historically high. Cattle producers can protect themselves from falling cattle prices. The Livestock Risk Protection program is implemented through the USDA Risk Management Agency to protect against market decline.
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!

Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields.
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm

Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation.
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.
Breeding soundness exams on beef bulls makes economic sense

Published on June 4, 2024
Conducting breeding soundness exams on bulls is cost-effective every year. It is even more critical when beef cattle prices are projected at record levels.
Mortality composting resources for responsible management practices

Published on June 3, 2024
Managing livestock mortalities on-farm requires careful planning and precaution. MSU Extension has compiled resources on mortality management.
A look at agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Published on May 16, 2024
A check-in with the Michigan field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a small, but important farming sector across the region.