MSU Extension Dairy

• How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part Two

  Published on May 21, 2020
  How many steak and roasts is in one freezer beef? How much ground beef should I expect?

• How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part One

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Determine the amount of freezer space needed when purchasing freezer beef.

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  CANR Outstanding Student Leader talks about making an impact

  Published on May 18, 2020
  MSU graduate Lauren Heberling shared how the little things in life can create changes in the world around us.

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  Dairy farm labor efficiency

  Published on May 8, 2020
  Is your farm as efficient as it could be?

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  AFRE student received 2020 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Senior Lauren Heberling uses her dairy background, MSU education and extracurricular experiences to prepare her for a career in the ag industry.

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  Expect temporary changes in the meat case

  Published on May 7, 2020
  The meat case is likely to look different for a period of time due to supply chain disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

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  Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations

  Published on May 4, 2020
  When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered.

• Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan

  Published on May 1, 2020
  Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan

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  Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

  Published on May 1, 2020
  The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.

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  Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

  Published on April 30, 2020
  Handling low profits means you need to manage the financial risks affecting your operation.

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  Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

  Published on April 29, 2020
  New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.

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  Join us for the Virtual Dairy Nutrition and Management Series

  Published on April 28, 2020
  The Department of Animal Science is hosting the Virtual Dairy Nutrition and Management Series on May 4, 2020! Join for a day of speakers hosting a variety of live-streamed sessions. Feel free to join at any time.

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  In times of supply chain disruption, how do I manage excess raw milk on my farm?

  Published on April 27, 2020
  Learn about options that exist for reducing milk production and proper land application and storage of raw milk.

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  Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

  Published on April 23, 2020
  There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.

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  MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.

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  What does a herd health plan look like?

  Published on April 13, 2020
  A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.

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  Sharpen Your Dairy Skills while We Flatten the Curve - Webinar Series II

  Published on April 9, 2020
  A second round of Michigan State University Extension webinars to help dairy industry advisors with continuing education during the current stay-at-home mandate.

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  Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

  Published on April 9, 2020
  Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.

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  Michigan hay supplies and prices for the spring season

  Published on April 8, 2020
  Prices are holding higher than a year ago and supplies are tight for high quality hay, but lower quality hay can be found.

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  Upper Peninsula winter 2020 forage program offered as online recordings

  Published on April 6, 2020
  The Recipes for Forage Success meeting cancelled at Escanaba and Mass City is now available in recorded segments online.