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Michigan AgrAbility to host regional workshop

Published on April 29, 2024
Michigan AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Program are teaming up to offer an assistive technology professional training in Ann Arbor July 16-18, 2024.
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.
Concrete grooving in cattle barns: Keeping your cows in the groove and on all fours

Published on April 23, 2024
Grooving makes a world of difference in preventing slips, falls and injuries for your cows when they’re walking on concrete. Understanding cow behavior will give you clues if you need floor resurfacing.
Michigan cattle producers’ perceptions of traceability technology

Published on April 23, 2024
Beef cattle and dairy producers across Michigan weigh in on implementing traceability technology in their operations.
Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease

Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI.
Manure has value, test and take credit this spring

Published on April 3, 2024
Manure nutrients vary based on when and how it is applied. But there are always nutrients in it, and benefits to reducing fertilizer.
Biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef cattle operations

Published on April 3, 2024
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected sick cows.
Dairy and beef cattle operations should review their biosecurity plans

Published on March 29, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in Michigan dairy herd, pasteurized milk remains safe to drink.
A fight for life against bovine tuberculosis: Adriana Jarrett

Published on March 18, 2024
Frequently, stories of bovine TB revolve around deer or cattle that focus on the impact to family businesses and pursuits of happiness. But the untold story is what happens when a person becomes infected. This is part of Adriana Jarrett’s story.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers.