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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. -
Details for excellence in agriculture
Published on January 28, 2021
Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money? -
Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production
Published on January 15, 2021
Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits. -
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. -
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. -
Be a partner in disease surveillance; turn in deer heads
Published on December 9, 2020
Turning in the heads of deer taken is important for the management of bovine tuberculosis. There is a critical need in December to meet the county level goals set by USDA in Northeast Michigan. The help of every hunter and landowner is needed. -
Showcasing the science in animal science
Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production. -
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather
Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters. -
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from
Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from. -
Meet Michigan State University Extension new beef feedlot educator
Published on December 2, 2020
Jerad Jaborek has an educational background with feeding beef cattle and beef meat quality.