Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Published on May 17, 2018
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers. -
Dairy farm tours and open houses are always a good idea
Published on May 15, 2018
In a society where the majority of the population is disconnected from agriculture, opening the doors of your farm to the public can have a big impact on their lives, and ultimately on the dairy industry. -
Breakfast on the Farm: Bridging the gap between consumer and farmer
Published on May 14, 2018
MSU's Breakfast on the Farm is an educational event for Michigan agriculture that gives the nonfarming community the opportunity to see the inner workings of a modern farm. -
Upper Peninsula forage research highlighted at upcoming field day
Published on May 9, 2018
Learn how to maximize your on-farm forage potential at this twilight event. -
Alfalfa management calendar for Michigan
Published on May 8, 2018
A guide for Michigan alfalfa producers on tips for managing their crop. -
The importance of first cutting alfalfa: Quality versus yield
Published on May 8, 2018
First cutting alfalfa has historically been the highest-yielding cutting of the year -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers
Published on April 26, 2018
The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics. -
Northwestern Michigan Spring Cover Crop Field Day on May 10
Published on April 25, 2018
The fourth field walk of the season will focus on cover crop techniques for Northwest Lower Peninsula. -
Puerto Rico recovery efforts continue
Published on April 24, 2018
A long road lies ahead for the island and agriculture. -
Announcing 2018 Breakfast on the Farm events
Published on April 23, 2018
Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce that there will be two Breakfast on the Farm events this summer. -
What factors influence the odors in manure?
Published on April 19, 2018
Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways -
What is the economic value of your manure?
Published on April 17, 2018
Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure. -
Building on dairy success in Rwanda
Published on April 16, 2018
Rwanda’s One Cow Per Poor Family program, known locally as Girinka, is helping to revolutionize the country’s dairy industry. -
Sharpening the pencil in calf raising
Published on April 16, 2018
While the diary industry is under financial trouble, it's important to analyze aspects of your farm business. -
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!
Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock. -
Starter for pre-weaned calves
Published on March 29, 2018
Starter helps to tackle the nutritional gap between the growing animal and fixed nutrients coming from milk. -
Optimizing dairy beef production
Published on March 22, 2018
Crossing breeding dairy females to produce dairy/beef calves