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Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
Managing heat stress in heifers: Protecting performance from calf to cow

Published on May 13, 2025
Understanding how heat stress affects youngstock, in-utero and beyond and implementing targeted cooling and nutrition strategies can help producers safeguard both current and future herd performance.
She’s weaned, now what? Setting heifers up for success in their post-weaning transition

Published on May 12, 2025
Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.
Rethinking calf hutch environments: Managing microclimates to improve health and welfare

Published on May 12, 2025
Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.
Calf transportation: Managing risk from the road to the ranch

Published on May 9, 2025
Just like when we inspect our vehicles before a big trip, we need to also make sure calves are prepared and healthy for their trip on the road.
Charlevoix Cheese Company recognized with 2025 Start-Up to Watch Award at Making It In Michigan Conference

Published on May 7, 2025
Persistence pays off for farmstead cheese entrepreneurs.
MSU Product Center honors Furniture City Creamery with the 2025 Barrier Buster Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based ice cream company is recognized for their recent expansion.
Grain bin and manure pit safety education saves lives

Published on May 7, 2025
Providing Michigan agribusinesses and farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
USDA projects record-low hay acreage for Michigan in 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Michigan harvested hay acreage is estimated to be 740,000 acres for 2025, a decrease of 3% from 2024 and 5% from 2023.
Hygiene and colostrum management for dairy calves

Published on May 2, 2025
By implementing the Five Q’s and Serum Total Protein testing into your colostrum management program, you’ll be able to track and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of your program to ultimately provide calves with the best start possible.