News

A great dairy conference a world away

Published on March 18, 2015
Michigan State University Extension Educators travelled to Ukraine to present at the Dairy Congress in Kiev and work with dairy advisors who consult with producers.
Ukraine dairy – A time of crisis

Published on March 18, 2015
Ukrainian dairy producers are facing a time of unprecedented crisis, yet they are resilient, resourceful and determined to meet the challenges.
Milk alternatives: know what you are buying

Published on March 2, 2015
Don’t assume a milk alternative has the same essential nutrients as dairy milk, find out for yourself.
Cover crop challenges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Published on February 26, 2015
A recent series of cover crop educational meetings and discussions brought interesting new ideas into consideration.
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers

Published on February 26, 2015
Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information.
Livestock care in sub-zero temperatures

Published on February 24, 2015
Make sure you are taking the steps to keep your animals safe and healthy this winter.
Buying milk?

Published on February 23, 2015
Buying your favorite brand of milk at a good price makes you feel like a savvy shopper, but two other factors should be considered before you step to the checkout.
Celebrate the sheep industry with National Lamb Month

Published on February 19, 2015
Wool, meat and milk are celebrated in February for National Lamb Month.
How can forages be used to improve soil health?

Published on February 10, 2015
The 2015 Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on March 12 will discuss how using forages can build soil health.
Feeding our crops, protecting our water in a changing climate

Published on February 3, 2015
Providing nutrients to crops is essential to farming practices, but is there a way to control water run off with better on-farm management tools?