Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage
Published on November 4, 2019
This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms. -
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock. -
Benchmarking and financial comparisons of Michigan farms participating in Telfarm
Published on October 14, 2019
Recent years have shown financial struggles for Michigan Dairy Farms. This article details the numbers behind these for Michigan farms participating in TelFarm. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Allison Schafer is recipient of Studer Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for 2018-19
Published on August 21, 2019
Westphalia native chosen based on academics, extracurricular activities -
Adam Wiles is recipient of Velmar Green Endowed Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for 2018-19
Published on August 21, 2019
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduate set to pursue dairy career