Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Stay in the same field with grazing terms
Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates
Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm. -
Dairy Spotlight: Michael J. VandeHaar
Published on February 13, 2024
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MSU dairy education fall recap
Published on February 13, 2024
The MSU Dairy Education Program welcomed over 20 new students this Fall and continues to expand practical hands-on learning experiences for students at every level of their academic career. -
Investing in excellence: Milk quality and udder health training insights
Published on February 13, 2024
Our research has shown that training of farm workers generates knowledge, satisfaction and a willingness to adhere to milking protocols resulting in quantifiably better milk quality, food safety and udder health. -
Dairy Spotlight: Kendra Van Order
Published on February 13, 2024
Spotlight on Kendra Van Order, 4-H dairy science MSU Extension educator. -
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2024
Published on February 13, 2024
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. -
Give your Valentine the gift of cheese making
Published on February 12, 2024
A gift of the experience of learning to be a cheesemaker is a gift that will enrich lives for years to come. -
MSU honors Westvale-View Dairy as 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on February 5, 2024
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Doug Westendorp's commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation within the dairy industry. -
Educational series offers insurance basics on managing production and price risk
Published on February 1, 2024
Session recordings now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Thatcher receives 2024 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award
Published on February 1, 2024
William Thatcher, Ph.D., will receive the 2024 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1. -
Sharing experiences managing Bovine Leukemia Virus during 2023 International All Things BLV Conference
Published on January 25, 2024
During the 2023 International All Things BLV Conference at Michigan State University, two veterinarians and a dairy herd owner shared their experiences managing herds with Bovine Leukemia Virus. -
Michigan State University to participate in the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference slated for Feb. 8-9 in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Published on January 18, 2024
A wide range of dairy industry experts will provide the latest technical, management and business strategies focused on helping producers improve their bottom line, including new approaches to labor management and key factors for employee retention. -
Award-winning cheesemakers to instruct cheese workshop
Published on January 18, 2024
Quality cheesemaking can only be learned from those who make quality cheese. Take the opportunity to learn from international award-winning cheesemakers at the Michigan State University Extension Cheesemaking workshop. -
Give the gift of cheesemaking!
Published on December 13, 2023
A gifting the experience to learn how to be a cheesemaker is a gift that will enrich lives for years to come. -
Preparing for 2024 with passage of the 2018 Farm Bill extension
Published on December 12, 2023
MSU Extension has resources to help you make your Farm Bill commodity program decisions. -
Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator
Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting. -
Pasture Walks are a great way to spend an evening
Published on November 17, 2023
The Summer of 2023 proved to be a great year for pasture walks, if you don’t know what a pasture walk is, keep reading. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.