Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Sharpen Your Dairy Skills while We Flatten the Curve - Webinar Series II
Published on April 9, 2020
A second round of Michigan State University Extension webinars to help dairy industry advisors with continuing education during the current stay-at-home mandate. -
Michigan hay supplies and prices for the spring season
Published on April 8, 2020
Prices are holding higher than a year ago and supplies are tight for high quality hay, but lower quality hay can be found. -
Upper Peninsula winter 2020 forage program offered as online recordings
Published on April 6, 2020
The Recipes for Forage Success meeting cancelled at Escanaba and Mass City is now available in recorded segments online. -
Dairy farm recommendations to work during novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on March 30, 2020
Multiple areas of our society have come to a halt. As the world stands still, farms still have vital work to accomplish but there are recommendations to keep your employees and operations safe during this pandemic. -
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
Sharpen Your Dairy Skills while We Flatten the Curve
Published on March 27, 2020
Over the next 2 weeks, join MSU to hone your herd management software skills and get up to date on the latest research. -
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?
Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program. -
Salmonella Dublin in dairy calves
Published on March 24, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to understand this devastating disease of cattle. -
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship seeks to train veterans
Published on March 17, 2020
Opportunities in the dairy industry provide veterans with meaningful careers after service. -
Join MSU Extension Dairy team for coffee break
Published on March 1, 2020
These virtual coffee breaks are informal educational conversations with dairy farmers or MSU faculty members that probe a different issue each time. Coffee breaks will take place weekly in March and April 2020 and be available live or recorded. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Selecting perennial and annual forage species and varieties for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on February 26, 2020
New publication from Michigan State University Extension can help you make good choices when establishing or improving hay fields or pastures. -
New Meadows Endowed Chair for Dairy Management named
Published on February 17, 2020
MSU alum focused on research and outreach aimed at improving dairy industry. -
Dairy in Israel
Published on February 14, 2020
Visiting Israel to learn about dairy provided unique perspectives and ideas from farmers who lead the world in national annual average production per cow. -
Time to think about grain bin safety
Published on February 13, 2020
Learn more about grain bin safety by following these tips and attending a grain safety meeting on Feb. 28 in Rosebush, Michigan. -
Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference to feature Mike Rankin as keynote speaker
Published on February 13, 2020
The Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on March 5 in St. Johns, Michigan, will focus on uncertainty in producing forages in 2020. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Milk and Grain Marketing series offers strategies to optimize farm profitability
Published on February 10, 2020
Do you have your marketing plan in place for 2020? Register for the Milk and Grain Marketing Series to help with your marketing decisions.