MSU Extension Dairy

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  Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years

  Published on June 4, 2021
  Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating.

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  New $3 million investment to advance Michigan animal agriculture research, infrastructure

  Published on June 4, 2021
  The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture has received $3 million in new funding for 25 research and outreach projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades.

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  Moving to zero prevalence of bovine leukosis

  Published on June 2, 2021
  Taking on a seemingly intransient disease can be a winning battle with new tools provided through grants from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.

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  Parlor Performance Evaluations: A valuable tool for all farms

  Published on May 30, 2021
  How do you know that you are training your workforce on the correct protocols? Evaluating your parlor is a critical step for milker development.

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  Time for a transition cow management adjustment?

  Published on May 13, 2021
  Standard operating practices can be another name for ruts. Don’t get me wrong, consistency is important, as long as it is being evaluated. But unevaluated, it can be an unthinking approach to an old problem that may be creating new problems.

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  Calving area changes led to better results

  Published on May 13, 2021
  One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance.

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  Working toward a more accurate farm financial analysis

  Published on May 13, 2021
  An accurate farm financial analysis will help you understand your business and improve strategic decision making.

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  The steps for good quality corn silage begins now

  Published on May 8, 2021
  What are the important questions you need to discuss as the growing season begins?

• Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence

  Published on May 8, 2021
  Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.

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  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?