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Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.
Buttergate?

Published on March 4, 2021
Hard butter is in the headlines – is the way we feed dairy cows to blame?
COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish

Published on March 4, 2021
In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19.
MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

Published on February 28, 2021
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.
Return of the Coronavirus Relief Programs for agriculture - Webinar Recording Available

Published on February 19, 2021
Through this recorded webinar you will learn about new legislation and program changes to assist farmers.
Introduction to Michigan Site Selection and Odor Control GAAMPs for new or expanding livestock facilities

Published on February 18, 2021
Why MDARD Site Selection GAAMPs are critical for the future of your family farm business.
Consumer trends in ice cream and cheese consumption

Published on February 14, 2021
Novel coronavirus pandemic has significant effect on consumer demand for ice cream and cheese.
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?