Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Optimizing dairy beef production
Published on March 22, 2018
Crossing breeding dairy females to produce dairy/beef calves -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Nurse crops for new alfalfa or mixed hay seedings
Published on March 5, 2018
If you’re thinking about a nurse crop with your new hay seeding, consider the pros and cons first. -
Reducing antibiotic use and mastitis occurrence through employee training
Published on February 22, 2018
A research team led by MSU researchers is working on a way to help lower the incidence of mastitis on dairy farms through a relatively simple concept: employee training. -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
Forages poised to be shining star for field crop profitability in 2018 for Michigan
Published on February 16, 2018
Forage meetings throughout Michigan during March 2018 will highlight profitability opportunities with alfalfa and corn silages for farmers. -
2017 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 14, 2018
Forage producers can increase profitability by using the best forage varieties available. -
2018 Dairy Farmer of the Year Award: Oesch family
Published on February 13, 2018
Fred, Jeff, Tom, Tom Jr., and Matt Oesch, and Annie Oesch-Link manage the SwissLane Farms dairy in Alto, MI. -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
Michigan manure hauler certification program
Published on February 12, 2018
Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators. -
Navigating a challenging farm economy
Published on February 12, 2018
Understand the financial basics of your farm operation and the several tools available to help you weather these lean economic times at this March 2, 2018, meeting in St. Joseph County. -
SwissLane Farms family named 2018 Dairy Farmers of the Year
Published on February 8, 2018
The Oesch family is recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry. -
Make no assumptions about credit availability
Published on February 7, 2018
The playing field is changing and the assumptions that many farmers have made in the past about spring planting credit lines may be outdated. It is time to act! -
Cultivate Michigan announces Regional Marketplace network events this winter
Published on January 22, 2018
Join Farm to Institution leaders and food suppliers for regional ‘meet-the-buyers’ style events around Michigan. -
Alumni & Friends
Published on January 22, 2018
Meet three new Extension Educators who will have an impact across our state. Also read about some members of our community who have been recognized for their service in the dairy industry, and we remember a late faculty member. -
Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22
Published on January 20, 2018
What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste. -
Making more profit from the parlor
Published on January 16, 2018
MSU Extension highlights key factors in managing your parlor for more profit. The educational dairy program will be offered at 6 locations across the state during January and February. -
New livestock environmental management educator hired in central Michigan
Published on January 16, 2018
Based in Gratiot County, Erica Rogers will begin working with livestock producers across the state of Michigan. -
Helping dairy cows transition & decreasing reliance on antibiotics
Published on January 11, 2018
MSU researcher Lorraine Sordillo is tackling three dairy cow transition diseases: mastitis, laminitis and metritis. -
New Animal Science Anywhere lesson explores dairy cow diets
Published on January 10, 2018
“What Do Cows Eat? Deconstructing Dairy Cow Diets” lesson helps youth explore what a total mixed ration is using human food items.