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More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
MSU veterinarian awarded for outstanding dairy research

Published on May 19, 2022
Dr. Ángel Abuelo, assistant professor in cattle health and wellbeing at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the 2022 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award by the American Dairy Science Association.
Newborn dairy calf care management

Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf.
MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

Published on May 4, 2022
Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Extension

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing MSU Extension.
MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2021-22

Published on March 17, 2022
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation and endowments honoring Howard Cowles and Rolland Patenge award over $80,000 in scholarships to MSU students
Making use of NDF digestibility analyses for dairy cattle diets

Published on March 10, 2022
Once you have a fiber digestibility number from the lab, how should you to put it to use?
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
2022 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program applications due March 15

Published on March 1, 2022
Young people in high school and up to age 22 are encouraged to apply for this leadership and scholarship program.