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

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.
Is there a food animal veterinarian shortage in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

Published on January 9, 2025
The Michigan State University Extension Beef Team would like to help ensure you can find veterinarian care for your cattle when needed.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on December 16, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on December 16, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility.
Michigan 4-H dairy quiz bowl team places fourth at national contest

Published on December 11, 2024
Four Michigan 4-H youth traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete at the national 4-H quiz bowl contest. The team battled through several rounds and took home the fourth overall team award.
2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on December 9, 2024
The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.
MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2024-25

Published on November 26, 2024
The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $145,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2024-25 academic year.
Heifer hoof health – setting up your future herd for success

Published on November 25, 2024
Do you see fresh heifers coming in with digital dermatitis or corkscrew claw? Learn how foot bathing, hoof trimming and monitoring herd lameness can improve overall hoof health from heifers to mature cows.
Measuring antibiotic usage on your dairy farm: Why, how and what next?

Published on November 19, 2024
How many types of antibiotics does your farm use? How does your usage compare to other farms? Measuring something as complex as antibiotic usage on your dairy farm can seem intimidating, but MSU faculty and Extension staff can help.
Expanding the reach of MSU Extension: Cattle-focused program in Chile

Published on November 18, 2024
MSU Extension dairy educator and CANR global scholar offered program to veterinarians in Chile.
Optimizing farm facilities for effective heifer management

Published on November 13, 2024
Learn what factors make or break quality housing structures and take the time to go through your needs vs. wants when it comes to retrofitting and barn design, for all production stages.
Compost can increase the water holding capacity in droughty soils

Published on November 13, 2024
Compost has the ability to increase water holding capacity of soils and can be a beneficial soil amendment in agricultural applications.
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on October 30, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
Release of letter to veterinarians to discontinue use of aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

Published on October 30, 2024
The FDA released a letter to veterinarians to discontinue extra-label use of aspirin in lactating dairy cattle. Dairy producers and veterinarians should revisit treatment protocols for pain and fever to eliminate aspirin products from treatment regimens.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Has bird flu flown the coop, or is it a problem still to be reckoned with?

Published on October 18, 2024
The risk for HPAI has not passed. Dairy farmers should remain alert about the disease. When a herd is affected, producers should partner with their veterinarian and the state department of agriculture to increase knowledge about the disease.
Dr. Rupert Bruckmaier delivers 2024 Tucker Lecture

Published on October 15, 2024
Annual lecture continues with new perspectives on dairy physiology.
Can we solve the mystery of alfalfa autotoxicity?

Published on October 15, 2024
New research on a perennial problem.
Dairy Spotlight: Eliza Hensel

Published on October 15, 2024
A Michigan State University Extension Educator