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Dairy Spotlight: Melissa McKendree

Published on February 1, 2022
MSU Extension specialist in farm management and livestock economics.
Tubergen Dairy Farm named 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 19, 2022
MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Tubergen Dairy Farm’s commitment to animal welfare, support of Michigan Dairy industry
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
MSU students close dairy cattle judging season at NAILE

Published on December 22, 2021
Five MSU students competed in the dairy cattle judging contest during the North American International Livestock Exposition.
MSU students and 4-H youth return to national dairy cattle judging contest at World Dairy Expo

Published on December 21, 2021
Two teams and two individuals represented Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H in Madison, Wisconsin.
Can precision livestock farming help optimize farm labor?

Published on December 20, 2021
Farmers understand “running to where the trouble is” and new technology with promising results can help.
Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team brings home 3rd place in national contest

Published on November 29, 2021
Four Michigan 4-H members competed at the 2021 North American Dairy Quiz Bowl in Louisville, KY.
Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference celebrates 20 years in February in Frankenmuth

Published on November 22, 2021
Educational sessions, exhibitor showcase and producer networking will round out the annual two-day conference, with several sessions featuring Michigan State University Extension educators.
Michigan youth bring home team and individual ribbons from the 2021 National Junior Dairy Management Contest

Published on November 12, 2021
Two teams represented Michigan 4-H at the contest held during the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.