MSU Extension Dairy

• Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence

  Published on May 8, 2021
  Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.

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  The steps for good quality corn silage begins now

  Published on May 8, 2021
  What are the important questions you need to discuss as the growing season begins?

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  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

• Rumen development of calves

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Efficient rumen development is critical for maximizing growth of dairy calves.

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  Managing corn silage harvest and feed bunk for nutrient retention

  Published on May 4, 2021
  Managing corn silage harvest, filling, packing, and feeding are essential to a dairy farm, especially when feed and/or milk prices are high

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  Selecting corn hybrids for silage based on quality measures

  Published on April 21, 2021
  Seed planting time is near and seed corn selection is important. There may be several reasons that you select hybrids for corn silage, but the best way is to look at quality measures, because in planting corn for silage, you are planting feed for cattle.

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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  Spring turn-out sets the tone for the entire grazing season

  Published on April 14, 2021
  When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because management of the spring flush of forage availability is key to setting the tone for the entire grazing season.

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  Animal Science 2021 Graduate Student Awards

  Published on April 12, 2021
  Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Graduate Student awards!

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  Management considerations for beef × dairy cattle webinar

  Published on April 9, 2021
  A multi-state beef × dairy virtual program provided by Michigan State University Extension and The Ohio State University.