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Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!

Published on July 30, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.
MSU hosts tour of new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

Published on July 28, 2025
Modernized facility will increase research output and impact, improve educational opportunities, serve as a hub for Michigan dairy industry
Myths and facts about raw milk

Published on July 24, 2025
There are many myths that deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.
Scanner data show beef and pork producers capture a larger share of retail sales

Published on July 16, 2025
Using retail scanner data in place of publicly available data to calculate farmers’ share of the retail dollar reveals farmers receive, on average, 9.0 and 3.1 percentage points more of retail beef and pork dollars, respectively.
The hidden cost of liver abscesses for the cattle producer

Published on July 16, 2025
The cost due to liver abscesses is more than condemned livers.
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.
Ask the experts: Practical strategies to blunt the Asian Longhorned Tick’s impact on Michigan cattle, sheep and goat herds

Published on July 2, 2025
How a tiny tick could cost your herd and what you can do about it.
Following the footsteps of livestock and pioneers in Montana’s central foothills

Published on June 30, 2025
Extension offers opportunities to learn, so that we can share with others. MSU Extension senior educator Phil Durst travelled to Montana for the annual conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Controlling external parasites on cattle

Published on June 25, 2025
Consult with your veterinarian to develop a systemic plan for the responsible control of external parasites such as ticks, flies and lice in your cattle herd.
Better manure management with new technology

Published on June 20, 2025
Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time.