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On-farm employee trainings available for Michigan dairy farms

Published on February 11, 2021
The MSU Extension dairy team has multiple employee training programs available for dairy farms in Michigan.
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”
Details for excellence in agriculture

Published on January 28, 2021
Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?
Being prepared for a farm crisis

Published on January 22, 2021
Crisis planning is about looking ahead at the potential for events that could seriously disrupt your business. This time of year is a good time to develop a plan and access the resources available to help you.
Consumers desire local dairy products

Published on January 22, 2021
If you bottle it, make it, or package it, will they come? New research indicates a demand and willingness to pay extra for locally produced, high-quality dairy products.
Should we be feeding transition milk to dairy heifer calves?

Published on January 22, 2021
New research from Michigan State University provides insight into the impacts of providing transition milk to calves early in life.
AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry

Published on January 20, 2021
Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA.
Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production

Published on January 15, 2021
Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits.
Benthem Brothers Dairy announced as 2021 MSU Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on January 15, 2021
The award is given by the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University.
Crossbreeding Jersey cows with a beef sire increases the value of crossbred Jersey calves compared with purebred Jersey steers when raised for beef production

Published on January 8, 2021
A crossbred dairy beef calf can be more profitable compared with a purebred dairy bull calf.