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Should dairies utilize grasses to increase forage NDF digestibility?

Published on August 1, 2022
Blending grasses in alfalfa fields can increase forage NDF digestibility, but is it a profitable decision?
Moving to zero bovine leukemia virus – A project summary

Published on July 29, 2022
What does it take to reduce the prevalence of a common disease in cattle? The project that provided a roadmap to eradicate BLV.
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

Published on July 28, 2022
Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.
Become an artisan cheesemaker

Published on July 25, 2022
Going beyond common and making a distinctly appetizing cheese is a skill that will be taught by veteran commercial cheesemakers in an MSU Extension workshop. Cheesemaking as a business is the focus for participants who will experience hands-on learning.
Ukraine farming, from revolution to revolution: A personal experience

Published on July 12, 2022
MSU Extension dairy educator reflects on his time in Ukraine.
Summer calf care reminders

Published on July 12, 2022
Tips on how to keep your calves cool and hydrated during the summer months to promote growth, reduce illness, and stave off heat stress.
Important changes to note in the dairy calf and heifer association’s 2020 gold standards

Published on July 8, 2022
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has created the Gold Standards, a set of recommendations to help producers take the best care of their youngstock with actionable benchmarks.
Research Drilldown: Myth busting mastitis therapy

Published on June 28, 2022
Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment.
Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?

Published on June 22, 2022
It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production?