MSU Extension Dairy

• Buttergate?

  Published on March 5, 2021
  Hard butter is in the headlines – is the way we feed dairy cows to blame?

• COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish

  Published on March 5, 2021
  In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19.

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  MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.

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  Return of the Coronavirus Relief Programs for agriculture - Webinar Recording Available

  Published on February 19, 2021
  Through this recorded webinar you will learn about new legislation and program changes to assist farmers.

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  Introduction to Michigan Site Selection and Odor Control GAAMPs for new or expanding livestock facilities

  Published on February 18, 2021
  Why MDARD Site Selection GAAMPs are critical for the future of your family farm business.

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  Consumer trends in ice cream and cheese consumption

  Published on February 14, 2021
  Novel coronavirus pandemic has significant effect on consumer demand for ice cream and cheese.

• 2021 “Virtual” Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference featuring keynote speaker Dennis Hancock

  Published on February 11, 2021
  The Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference on March 11 is going virtual. Keynote topics include U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Focusing on Impact, and The Baleage Balance: Moisture, Fermentation, and Risks.

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  On-farm employee trainings available for Michigan dairy farms

  Published on February 11, 2021
  The MSU Extension dairy team has multiple employee training programs available for dairy farms in Michigan.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  MSU Extension announces new online school for hay growers: Hay Production 101

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators in March 2021 to learn the ins and outs of hay production.