MSU Extension Dairy

News

• The case for cottage cheese

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Four reasons cottage cheese should be on your next grocery list.

• Monitoring udder health on dairy farms

  Published on June 5, 2013
  Effectively managing udder health on dairy farms requires a good record keeping system and routine monitoring of somatic cell count (SCC) data.

• Dairy Market Update, May 2013

  Published on June 5, 2013
  Dairy market fundamentals are somewhat bearish in the near term but bullish in the longer term.

• Vendors can link with farmers markets through online Market Maker: Part 1

  Published on June 5, 2013
  Agricultural producers can enhance their visibility by making business connections with the markets they serve using the online Market Maker.

• Safety awareness for your agricultural employees: Part 2

  Published on June 3, 2013
  Workplace safety is a concern for all employers, especially in more hazardous industries such as agriculture. Employers are now looking beyond the workplace to ensure that their workforce stays safe 24/7.

• Safety awareness for your agricultural employees: Part 3

  Published on June 3, 2013
  Workplace safety is a concern for all employers, especially in more hazardous industries such as agriculture. Employers are now looking beyond the workplace to ensure that their workforce stays safe 24/7.

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bovine Tuberculosis

  Published on May 31, 2013
  The diagnosis of four herds infected with bovine Tuberculosis in the first 5 months of 2013 is an reminder that all Michigan dairy and beef cattle producers should understand what they can do to reduce the risk of disease in their herd.

• Assess the risk of planting corn in June

  Published on May 31, 2013
  June 1 is here and about 10 percent of the corn is still in the bag. At this point, the question becomes, “How late can corn be planted?”

• Getting started with field crops and hay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Careful planning and perseverance are needed everywhere crops are grown, but maybe even more in Michigan’s far north.

• Put a healthier twist on recipes with yogurt

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Explore ways to use yogurt in place of other ingredients to lighten up your favorite recipes, while boosting the nutrition.