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Feeding for fertility

Published on April 2, 2021
Tweaking your nutrition program may be key to getting more cows pregnant.
Women Shaping Agriculture: interview with Megghan Honke Seidel

Published on April 1, 2021
Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which MSU Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.
Understanding Consumer Preferences for Gene-Edited Food

Published on March 15, 2021
Through her doctoral research, AFRE graduate student Valerie Kilders explores how consumers perceive and value different gene-edited food products in different settings.
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.
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.
Buttergate?

Published on March 4, 2021
Hard butter is in the headlines – is the way we feed dairy cows to blame?
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.