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

South Campus Animal Farms receive gift from Burnips Equipment

Published on September 30, 2020
Burnips Equipment donated the use of a silage chopper for MSU South Campus Animal Farms
Chocolate milk: Sports drink of champions

Published on September 24, 2020
Explore why chocolate milk can be a great way to refuel after a good workout or practice.
Spanish-language videos help dairy farms prevent COVID-19 spread

Published on September 22, 2020
MSU Extension team responds to crisis in Michigan
Animal science student assists in dairy research

Published on September 22, 2020
Senior uses her experiences in research to pursue interests in different animal science fields.
MSU hosts virtual field day on precision livestock farming

Published on September 21, 2020
Michigan State University hosted a precision livestock farming virtual field day Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Wading into grazing

Published on September 18, 2020
Management for water quality protection.
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
Nominate the next Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on September 17, 2020
Deadline has been extended to October 15, 2020.
Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents

Published on September 14, 2020
After several accidents with livestock trailers in Michigan and neighboring states in recent years, MSU Extension educators brought their expertise together to create a training program to deal with the challenge.
Corn silage mycotoxins: Invitation to submit new samples and 2019 results

Published on August 27, 2020
Submit samples of corn silage for a free mycotoxin analysis as part of MSU research survey.
Corn silage quality can vary with disease incidence

Published on August 27, 2020
Managing corn silage for quality will be the focus for Sept. 3, 2020, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
MSU researchers receive grants to study dairy cattle health

Published on August 3, 2020
$500K grants will be used to study BLV, dairy cow reproduction
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.
The virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension Dairy team podcast is back

Published on July 21, 2020
Join us for season two of this informative program that presents interviews with farmers, researchers, and industry experts in a new accessible format.
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19

Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Am I running a commercial farm?

Published on July 17, 2020
Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning

Published on July 16, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.