Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Corn silage mycotoxins: Invitation to submit new samples and 2019 results
Published on August 27, 2020
Submit samples of corn silage for a free mycotoxin analysis as part of MSU research survey. -
MSU researchers receive grants to study dairy cattle health
Published on August 3, 2020
$500K grants will be used to study BLV, dairy cow reproduction -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
The virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension Dairy team podcast is back
Published on July 21, 2020
Join us for season two of this informative program that presents interviews with farmers, researchers, and industry experts in a new accessible format. -
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19
Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Am I running a commercial farm?
Published on July 17, 2020
Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm. -
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?
Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning
Published on July 16, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth
Published on July 16, 2020
This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 2 – Introducing the Five Freedoms to youth
Published on July 9, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 1 – What is animal welfare?
Published on July 7, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject. -
Nominate the next Dairy Farmer of the Year
Published on June 26, 2020
The 2021 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet. -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan. -
Working women, the backbone of family farms
Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage. -
The long-awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers
Published on June 11, 2020
MSU Extension provides a food assistance program for farmers. -
Improving labor efficiency on farms
Published on June 8, 2020
To sustainably achieve improved labor efficiency, begin with changes in leadership by farm owners. -
MSU Covid-19 response is part of long-time support of Michigan's dairy producers
Published on June 5, 2020
Already struggling dairy industry hit hard by coronavirus