News
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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MSU Extension and USDA Rural Development will present a workshop on the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program in Kent County
Published on January 12, 2020
A USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. January 30 at 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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Three Michigan teams compete in final dairy judging contest of 2019 season
Published on January 7, 2020
Michigan 4-H members and Michigan State University students competed at the North American International Livestock Exposition dairy cattle judging contest.
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Michigan 4-H members and alumni earn high marks at World Dairy Expo dairy cattle judging contest
Published on January 7, 2020
Three teams from Michigan competed at the 2019 World Dairy Expo, representing Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?
Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.
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Enterprise budget tool available for feedlot producers
Published on December 23, 2019
Enterprise budgets are an economic tool used to forecast profitability. The Excel tool presents budgets for both beef and Holstein cattle at different placement weights.
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Clinton County 4-H members compete at 2019 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Published on December 20, 2019
Youth traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to represent Michigan at the 40th annual national dairy quiz bowl contest.
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Michigan youth attend National 4-H Dairy Conference
Published on December 20, 2019
Nine 4-H members from across Michigan traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to learn about the national and global dairy industries.
