News

Dairy in Israel

Published on February 14, 2020
Visiting Israel to learn about dairy provided unique perspectives and ideas from farmers who lead the world in national annual average production per cow.
Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference to feature Mike Rankin as keynote speaker

Published on February 13, 2020
The Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on March 5 in St. Johns, Michigan, will focus on uncertainty in producing forages in 2020.
Time to think about grain bin safety

Published on February 13, 2020
Learn more about grain bin safety by following these tips and attending a grain safety meeting on Feb. 28 in Rosebush, Michigan.
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent

Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements

Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.
Milk and Grain Marketing series offers strategies to optimize farm profitability

Published on February 10, 2020
Do you have your marketing plan in place for 2020? Register for the Milk and Grain Marketing Series to help with your marketing decisions.
Forages, are they making the most for your farm?

Published on February 6, 2020
You did your homework. Now the quality of your forages are great, but how do you maximize their impact on your farm?
In Israel, it’s all about water

Published on February 4, 2020
While in Israel, I learned how the life-giving resource of water is brought to a dry and thirsty land and conserved so that generations to come can eat of the fruit of the land.
Labor efficiency on dairies: how to get more done by the people you rely on

Published on February 4, 2020
There is an old joke about inefficiency that goes something like this: How many employees does it take to screw in a lightbulb? MSU Extension plans to help dairy farmers understand how to measure and improve labor efficiency on their farms.
Initiative driving support of Michigan's animal agriculture industries

Published on February 1, 2020
MSU and animal agriculture commodity organizations partner to address industry’s most pressing challenges.