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Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Joe Domecq

Published on February 6, 2023
Academic Specialist, Department of Animal Science.
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen

Published on February 6, 2023
Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science.
Fungal infections of corn and management strategies

Published on February 3, 2023
Corn grain and silage often provide the dry matter content in a dairy ration. Fungi in corn causes rot, lost yields and can lead to an accumulation of mycotoxins. Learn best practices to minimize losses and risks caused by corn fungi and rot.
Your opportunity to become a cheesemaker

Published on February 1, 2023
The Michigan State Artisan Cheese Workshop is back and is open for your registration. You will learn how cheese is made and what influences the flavors, texture, and taste of artisan cheese, along with the business of making and selling cheese.
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2023

Published on January 27, 2023
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms

Published on January 27, 2023
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
Michigan State University to participate in the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, Feb. 2-3

Published on January 17, 2023
This year’s conference, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., offers a variety of topics and enhanced networking opportunities to help dairy producers thrive.
From chillin’ to chilly – Natural ventilation during the winter months for dairy barns

Published on January 13, 2023
Michigan regularly sees days well below freezing. Farmers can use natural ventilation basics for dairy barns using these suggestions for ventilation practices and preparation for winter weather.