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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. -
MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on January 13, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry. -
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. -
Are you tube feeding your calf correctly?
Published on January 10, 2023
Although commonly used in dairy operations, there are details that we need to pay attention to when using an esophageal tube in calves when feeding colostrum or fluids. -
Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan
Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan. -
Interpreting manure analysis results
Published on December 15, 2022
Applying the appropriate amount of manure requires correct interpretation of the manure test results. -
What to expect when connecting with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Published on December 12, 2022
Know what to expect if you or someone you know connects with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. -
MSU researcher says anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future’
Published on December 8, 2022
BAE Professor Dana Kirk works with dairy producers to establish waste management systems and break down barriers to access for farms of all sizes