Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Educating Michigan youth about the dairy industry
Published on October 1, 2018
Thumb Dairy Odyssey Days was created with help from a Huron County 4-H member to educate area youth who want to learn more about agriculture and careers in the dairy industry. -
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part one
Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options. -
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part four
Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options. -
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part three
Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options. -
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two
Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options. -
Assessing your alfalfa stand
Published on September 26, 2018
A simple stem counting technique can give you a good idea about your alfalfa stand’s yield potential. -
Making wise renewable energy and energy conservation investment decisions
Published on September 14, 2018
Web-based educational resources available to farmers. -
Tickets are available for the Sept. 15 Breakfast on the Farm event in Ingham County
Published on September 4, 2018
People wishing to attend the final Breakfast of the Farm event of the year can get tickets on-line or at various locations in the greater Lansing area. -
Ontario groups studying alternative forage galega for northern climate
Published on August 29, 2018
A trip to the Rural Agri-Innovation Network’s summer tour near Thessalon, Ontario, provided an opportunity for a first look at Galega (Galega orientalis). -
In spite of inclement weather, the Van Buren County Breakfast on the Farm event went off without a hitch
Published on August 29, 2018
The day started with pouring rain, thunder and lightning, yet nearly 2,300 people came to the first 2018 Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm event of the season. -
Make a plan for drought-stressed corn silage in 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage. -
Helpful employees
Published on August 28, 2018
Having trouble with employees following protocols consistently? Maybe you have a common problem called “helpful employees”. -
Michigan State seeks 2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations
Published on August 27, 2018
The 2019 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on Feb. 8. -
Health traits added to Net Merit index
Published on August 17, 2018
Two significant revisions were made to NM$ in August. Six new health traits were added and economic values of all traits in NM$ were updated. -
2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices. -
Genetic evaluations for new health traits
Published on August 10, 2018
New genetic evaluations for six health traits in Holsteins were introduced in April. Incorporating these traits in sire selection decisions can lead to healthier and more profitable future replacement heifers. -
Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared
Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured. -
Summer's hot weather will cause heat stress in dairy cattle
Published on August 1, 2018
As the weather gets warmer, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind when caring for dairy cattle. -
Make your own frozen yogurt
Published on July 31, 2018
Fruit, dairy and protein all in one. -
Free dairy open house at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Published on July 16, 2018
Try and buy award-winning KBS cheese, and enjoy free MSU ice cream – in sight of the cows whose milk the dairy products come from!