MSU Extension Dairy

Events

• Jul 28

  Cover Crops Essentials

  July 28, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Online

  The Midwest Cover Crops Council is offering a free online course about cover crops this summer and fall.

• Aug 19

  Farming Forward: Newaygo County Farm Field Day

  August 19, 2025 8:00AM – 2:00PM Kropscott Farm and Environmental Center, 6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont, MI 49412

  Learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

• Aug 21

  Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence with Dr. Kim Cassida

  August 21, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  Hear Dr. Kim Cassida speak on potassium in alfalfa cropping systems in this webinar.

• Oct 3

  H. Allen and Ann Tucker Lecture

  October 3, 2025 11:00AM – 2:00PM 1279 Anthony Hall, 474 S Shaw Lane East Lansing MI 48824

  Dr. Christine Baes of the University of Guelph will deliver this year's H. Allen and Ann Tucker lecture in 1279 Anthony Hall. Lunch will be served after the seminar.

• Oct 21

  Captive Bolt Device Euthanasia Training

  October 21, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

  This workshop is designed to teach first responders how to perform humane livestock euthanasia with a captive bolt device.