News

Mid-year financial health check-up…How healthy is your farm?

Published on July 8, 2021
Now is a good time to start checking the pulse of your farm’s financial health.
Emergency response to accidents involving livestock D2L online course offered by MSU Extension

Published on July 8, 2021
Accidents involving livestock occur throughout Michigan and preparing first responders to effectively respond to these accidents is the goal of the MSU Extension D2L online training course.
Why are my cattle bloating?

Published on July 1, 2021
Bloat can have a significant economic impact on an operation due to animal deaths or the following treatments required by bloat-prone animals.
Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 25, 2021
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by October 15.
MSU supports dairy industry through COVID-19

Published on June 22, 2021
Dairy team assists with government assistance programs, business planning
Research Drilldown: Challenges in the milking parlor

Published on June 12, 2021
The parlor is one of the key “bottlenecks”. Many producers try to find the balance between “parlor efficiency” and growing their operation. Learn more about challenges in the milking parlor.
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.
Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years

Published on June 4, 2021
Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating.
New $3 million investment to advance Michigan animal agriculture research, infrastructure

Published on June 4, 2021
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture has received $3 million in new funding for 25 research and outreach projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades.
Moving to zero prevalence of bovine leukosis

Published on June 2, 2021
Taking on a seemingly intransient disease can be a winning battle with new tools provided through grants from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.