News

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.
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.
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.
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.
Parlor Performance Evaluations: A valuable tool for all farms

Published on May 30, 2021
How do you know that you are training your workforce on the correct protocols? Evaluating your parlor is a critical step for milker development.
Working toward a more accurate farm financial analysis

Published on May 13, 2021
An accurate farm financial analysis will help you understand your business and improve strategic decision making.
Time for a transition cow management adjustment?

Published on May 13, 2021
Standard operating practices can be another name for ruts. Don’t get me wrong, consistency is important, as long as it is being evaluated. But unevaluated, it can be an unthinking approach to an old problem that may be creating new problems.
Calving area changes led to better results

Published on May 13, 2021
One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance.