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

Meet the family behind De Grins Oer Dairy - 2023 Breakfast on the Farm hosts

Published on June 27, 2023
The Okkema family of De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard Michigan, is excited to host Breakfast on the Farm. Tjerk, Ramona and their family will welcome visitors on July 29 for a free, farm-cooked breakfast and self-guided tour.
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Andres Contreras

Published on June 27, 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Pricing standing forage

Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales.
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Zach Rutledge

Published on June 27, 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Shielding grazing dairy cows from heat stress: effective strategies for farm management and cow welfare

Published on June 22, 2023
Prioritizing shade, ample water access, and thoughtful management practices are crucial for protecting grazing dairy cows from heat stress, promoting their well-being and productivity during hot summer periods.
MSU seeks nominations for the 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 12, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by September 15.
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals

Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey

Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records.
MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.

Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals.
Young calves fed starter benefit from supplemental forage

Published on May 18, 2023
The amount of forage needed by young calves consuming starter will vary depending on a variety of nutritional factors.
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awards $126,000 in scholarships to MSU students for 2022-23

Published on May 16, 2023
The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $126,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2022-23 academic year.
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.
Practical heat stress abatement strategies for dairy cows

Published on April 21, 2023
Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects.
Managing the top five toughest weeds in Michigan hay fields

Published on April 20, 2023
A survey of the Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference participants provides a list of tough weeds for producers.
Poison hemlock identification and control

Published on April 20, 2023
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.
Still time to report large or significant water use

Published on April 14, 2023
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater.
Finding the right crisis support: Alternatives to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Published on March 28, 2023
Discover resources and support options for mental health crises to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during challenging times.
MSU Extension hosts dairy nutrition webinar for Ukrainian dairy farmers and professionals

Published on March 28, 2023
Michigan State University Extension staff and faculty presented a webinar to help Ukrainian dairy farmers improve their milk production.
Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie

Published on March 1, 2023
Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming.