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Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

Published on October 3, 2019
To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.
Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest

Published on September 27, 2019
Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest.
BQA session to be offered in Gaylord on September 26

Published on September 24, 2019
All beef producers are encouraged to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) an industry-developed program to ensure proper care and health of animals.
Farmers invited to submit corn silage samples for mycotoxin study

Published on September 24, 2019
Mycotoxins in corn have long been a bane as well as a mystery. A new research project aims to reduce this mystery and enable farmers to reduce their risk. This season, farmers can submit samples of corn silage for free mycotoxin analysis.
Michigan 4-H members place second at National Junior Dairy Management Contest

Published on September 24, 2019
The team from Clinton County traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to represent Michigan after winning the state contest in July.
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020

Published on September 20, 2019
Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families.
2018 Farm Financial Benchmarking Results from MSU-Extension Telfarm Program

Published on September 18, 2019
A financial analysis of your farm can be very helpful especially during a time such as recent years when farming economy has taken a hit.
Starting a Licensed Food Business

Published on September 18, 2019
Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.
The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.
Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests

Published on September 5, 2019
Senior team from Allegan County is the first to win Dr. Katherine Lee Memorial Award.