MSU Extension Dairy

• Veterinary feed directive - year one in review

  Published on October 3, 2019
  Positive practices put in place in animal agriculture to product both human and animal health.

• Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

  Published on October 3, 2019
  To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

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  Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest

  Published on September 27, 2019
  Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest.

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  BQA session to be offered in Gaylord on September 26

  Published on September 24, 2019
  All beef producers are encouraged to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) an industry-developed program to ensure proper care and health of animals.

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  Farmers invited to submit corn silage samples for mycotoxin study

  Published on September 24, 2019
  Mycotoxins in corn have long been a bane as well as a mystery. A new research project aims to reduce this mystery and enable farmers to reduce their risk. This season, farmers can submit samples of corn silage for free mycotoxin analysis.

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  Michigan 4-H members place second at National Junior Dairy Management Contest

  Published on September 24, 2019
  The team from Clinton County traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to represent Michigan after winning the state contest in July.

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  Understanding, responding and managing farm stress

  Published on September 24, 2019
  Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.

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  MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020

  Published on September 20, 2019
  Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families.

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  Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

  Published on September 19, 2019
  Thirty-six 4-H members and alumni traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.

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  2018 Farm Financial Benchmarking Results from MSU-Extension Telfarm Program

  Published on September 18, 2019
  A financial analysis of your farm can be very helpful especially during a time such as recent years when farming economy has taken a hit.

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  Starting a Licensed Food Business

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.

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  The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

  Published on September 6, 2019
  The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.

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  Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests

  Published on September 5, 2019
  Senior team from Allegan County is the first to win Dr. Katherine Lee Memorial Award.

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  Harvesting soybeans for forage

  Published on September 5, 2019
  Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.

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  Options for immature corn

  Published on September 4, 2019
  One challenge this year is wondering whether the corn crop will mature before frost and what to do with it if it does not. This is an opportune year for cash crop producers and livestock producers to be talking with one another about feed options.

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  Youth demonstrate dairy knowledge at statewide management contest

  Published on August 28, 2019
  Teams from Michigan's Branch and Clinton counties earn top honors at the state contest.

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  Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing

  Published on August 27, 2019
  Cover crops can be a good option for grazing.

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  Pricing standing forage

  Published on August 27, 2019
  How to determine forage prices.

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  Kathryn Osborne awarded Harold and Lillian Gremel Scholarship by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation

  Published on August 21, 2019
  Pennsylvania native selected for leadership, passion for dairy industry

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  Leta Larsen awarded $5,000 Russel Erickson Scholarship by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation

  Published on August 21, 2019
  Scottville native wins award given to student who aspires to a career in dairy farming