MSU Extension Dairy

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  Protecting the health and safety of Michigan’s agriculture and floriculture industries

  Published on September 17, 2021
  Michigan State University Extension develops processes to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s Agriculture and Floriculture workforce.

• Updates on the economy, agricultural industries and outlooks featured at the 2021 Ag Credit Conference

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Hear from experts on agricultural trade, macroeconomic outlook, grain, carbon, specialty crop, dairy and livestock markets, while networking with MSU faculty, MSU Extension educators, industry representatives, and others.

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  Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Animal confinement is critical for the safety of first responders and the public when dealing with accidents involving livestock.

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  Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

  Published on September 1, 2021
  The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan.

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  Tax planning in the summer? Starting early could yield results

  Published on August 26, 2021
  Taking the time to evaluate your tax situation now can yield big dividends when you finalize your tax management plan at the end of the year.

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  MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on providing assistance during time of disruption for the livestock industry

  Published on August 21, 2021
  MSU Extension animal agriculture team assists farmers with managing risk, operation flow, and addresses industry disruption while protecting the economic stability of animal agriculture operations across Michigan.

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  Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other.

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  Addressing labor challenges together

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.

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  MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on preparedness for the livestock industry

  Published on July 26, 2021
  When tragedy strikes while hauling animals, having trained responders, proper tools, and equipment and knowing how to manage the emergency situation are key to having an effective and efficient response to the emergency.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption

  Published on July 22, 2021
  Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

  Published on July 14, 2021
  Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Thermoregulation and thermoneutral zone

  Published on July 12, 2021
  Understanding how livestock thermoregulation and thermoneutral are important in providing excellent animal care.

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  Emergency response to accidents involving livestock D2L online course offered by MSU Extension

  Published on July 8, 2021
  Accidents involving livestock occur throughout Michigan and preparing first responders to effectively respond to these accidents is the goal of the MSU Extension D2L online training course.

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  Mid-year financial health check-up…How healthy is your farm?

  Published on July 8, 2021
  Now is a good time to start checking the pulse of your farm’s financial health.

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  Why are my cattle bloating?

  Published on July 1, 2021
  Bloat can have a significant economic impact on an operation due to animal deaths or the following treatments required by bloat-prone animals.

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  Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

  Published on June 25, 2021
  The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farmer of the Year by October 15.

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  MSU supports dairy industry through COVID-19

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Dairy team assists with government assistance programs, business planning

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  Research Drilldown: Challenges in the milking parlor

  Published on June 12, 2021
  The parlor is one of the key “bottlenecks”. Many producers try to find the balance between “parlor efficiency” and growing their operation. Learn more about challenges in the milking parlor.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

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  2021 a challenging year for forages topic for June 17 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

  Published on June 8, 2021
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 17, 2021, will feature MSU Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida discussing current challenges for forage production imposed by drought, high grain prices and other factors.