Improving calving and transition cow management: Norm Buning of Buning Dairy
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Making the most of low hay yields
Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first. -
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan. -
Soil health gains from manure
Published on July 7, 2023
Recent and ongoing research highlights the impact of manure applications on soil health. -
Concentrate feeding strategies for maximizing performance in automated milking systems
Published on July 7, 2023
The advancement of automated milking systems presents an opportunity to optimize cow nutrition through tailored separate concentrate feeding. -
Dealing with drought-stressed forages
Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields? -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Michigan State University Dairy Education
Published on June 28, 2023
Michigan State University provides quality dairy education for future professionals. -
Research Drilldown - Inflammation after calving: a hidden drag on your herd?
Published on June 28, 2023
Cows with greater inflammation after calving produce less milk, take longer to get pregnant, and are at greater risk of leaving the herd. Is this a problem in Michigan? Let’s dig into what is and isn’t known about this timely topic. -
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Zach Rutledge
Published on June 27, 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics -
Meet the family behind De Grins Oer Dairy - 2023 Breakfast on the Farm hosts
Published on June 27, 2023
The Okkema family of De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard Michigan, is excited to host Breakfast on the Farm. Tjerk, Ramona and their family will welcome visitors on July 29 for a free, farm-cooked breakfast and self-guided tour. -
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Andres Contreras
Published on June 27, 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences -
Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales. -
Shielding grazing dairy cows from heat stress: effective strategies for farm management and cow welfare
Published on June 22, 2023
Prioritizing shade, ample water access, and thoughtful management practices are crucial for protecting grazing dairy cows from heat stress, promoting their well-being and productivity during hot summer periods. -
MSU seeks nominations for the 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on June 12, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by September 15. -
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock. -
MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.
Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals. -
Young calves fed starter benefit from supplemental forage
Published on May 18, 2023
The amount of forage needed by young calves consuming starter will vary depending on a variety of nutritional factors. -
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awards $126,000 in scholarships to MSU students for 2022-23
Published on May 16, 2023
The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $126,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2022-23 academic year. -
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting
Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.