Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy

Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Published on February 20, 2025
Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.
Selective dry cow therapy: One tool to reduce antibiotics on your dairy farm

Published on February 20, 2025
Consider the economics of your antibiotic usage in dry cow therapy.
Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1

Published on February 13, 2025
Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions.
Unlocking the key to reproductive success in lactating dairy cows

Published on February 10, 2025
Drilling down on pregnancy losses to improve herd longevity and farm profitability.
New opportunities to supplement fatty acids to early lactation cows

Published on February 10, 2025
The immediate postpartum period represents a significant metabolic challenge for high-producing dairy cows.
Students complete in academic quadrathlon

Published on February 7, 2025
The American Society of Animal Science offers students a chance to test their knowledge.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders

Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders.
Dairy Spotlight: Augusto Madureira

Published on February 7, 2025
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University Animal Sciences.
Learn more about the 2025 MSU Extension Dairy programs

Published on February 7, 2025
Many virtual and in-person events for the Michigan Dairy industry are offered in 2025.
Dairy Spotlight: Pedro Trinidade

Published on February 7, 2025
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 3: ERAIL Program places five trailers across Michigan

Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program and MDRAD place five emergency response trailers around the state of Michigan.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training

Published on February 4, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents.
MSU honors Dutch Meadows Dairy as 2025 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on February 3, 2025
The MSU Department of Animal Science named Tony Jandernoa of Dutch Meadows Dairy LLC in St. Johns as the recipient of the 2025 Dairy Farm of the Year
The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery

Published on January 29, 2025
Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2025

Published on January 22, 2025
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.
MSU Dairy Farm recognized as one of nation’s best for milk quality, herd health

Published on January 16, 2025
For the second consecutive year, the National Dairy Quality Awards named the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center one of six Platinum Award winners
 MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers

Published on January 15, 2025
 MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 24 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
Give your Valentine the gift of cheese making

Published on January 14, 2025
A gift of the experience of learning to be a cheesemaker is a gift that will enrich lives for years to come.