Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy

Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

Published on July 28, 2022
Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.
Become an artisan cheesemaker

Published on July 25, 2022
Going beyond common and making a distinctly appetizing cheese is a skill that will be taught by veteran commercial cheesemakers in an MSU Extension workshop. Cheesemaking as a business is the focus for participants who will experience hands-on learning.
Ukraine farming, from revolution to revolution: A personal experience

Published on July 12, 2022
MSU Extension dairy educator reflects on his time in Ukraine.
Summer calf care reminders

Published on July 12, 2022
Tips on how to keep your calves cool and hydrated during the summer months to promote growth, reduce illness, and stave off heat stress.
Important changes to note in the dairy calf and heifer association’s 2020 gold standards

Published on July 8, 2022
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has created the Gold Standards, a set of recommendations to help producers take the best care of their youngstock with actionable benchmarks.
Research Drilldown: Myth busting mastitis therapy

Published on June 28, 2022
Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment.
2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium returns in person

Published on June 22, 2022
This one-day event focused on dairy calf health as was attended by 107 participants that included veterinarians, veterinary nurses, herd consultants, and dairy producers
Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?

Published on June 22, 2022
It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production?
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema

Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan.
Water for calves is important

Published on June 15, 2022
Water is essential to raising healthy calves and must be provided separate from milk from an early age.
Will gas prices keep employees at home?

Published on June 15, 2022
The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working?
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
MSU veterinarian awarded for outstanding dairy research

Published on May 19, 2022
Dr. Ángel Abuelo, assistant professor in cattle health and wellbeing at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the 2022 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award by the American Dairy Science Association.
Newborn dairy calf care management

Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf.
MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

Published on May 4, 2022
Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Extension

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing MSU Extension.
MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2021-22

Published on March 17, 2022
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation and endowments honoring Howard Cowles and Rolland Patenge award over $80,000 in scholarships to MSU students
Making use of NDF digestibility analyses for dairy cattle diets

Published on March 10, 2022
Once you have a fiber digestibility number from the lab, how should you to put it to use?