News

Tim Hood named 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 30, 2020
Tim Hood of Hood Farms Family Dairy in Van Buren County is the 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year.
Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy

Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy.
MSU dairy cattle judging team performs well in 1st contest of the season

Published on January 21, 2020
The team placed third overall and fourth in oral reasons out of 11 teams.
Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss

Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
Michigan 4-H members and alumni earn high marks at World Dairy Expo dairy cattle judging contest

Published on January 7, 2020
Three teams from Michigan competed at the 2019 World Dairy Expo, representing Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University.
Three Michigan teams compete in final dairy judging contest of 2019 season

Published on January 7, 2020
Michigan 4-H members and Michigan State University students competed at the North American International Livestock Exposition dairy cattle judging contest.
Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan

Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
Enterprise budget tool available for feedlot producers

Published on December 23, 2019
Enterprise budgets are an economic tool used to forecast profitability. The Excel tool presents budgets for both beef and Holstein cattle at different placement weights.
Michigan youth attend National 4-H Dairy Conference

Published on December 20, 2019
Nine 4-H members from across Michigan traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to learn about the national and global dairy industries.
Clinton County 4-H members compete at 2019 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Published on December 20, 2019
Youth traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to represent Michigan at the 40th annual national dairy quiz bowl contest.