News

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 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.
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.
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.
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.