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Using dietary strategies to improve dairy cattle health and productivity
Published on February 1, 2019
Adam Lock, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Animal Science, is working to help dairy producers increase the value of their product amidst currently suppressed milk prices. -
2018 M-AAA Project Summaries
Published on February 1, 2019
From evaluating and improving worker training on dairy farms to promoting environmental sustainability, MSU researchers and Extension educators have been on the forefront of many urgent concerns. -
2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year
Published on January 24, 2019
Blaine and Kim Baker of Bakerlads Farms in Lenawee County are recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry. -
Eaton County supporting dairy farmers 2017
Published on January 24, 2019
When you support MSU Extension, you help local dairy farmers learn profitable and efficient business and production practices. -
Clinton County supporting dairy farmers 2017
Published on January 24, 2019
When you support MSU Extension, you help dairy farmers learn profitable and efficient business and production practices. -
Corn tar spot featured at upcoming Pest Management Update meetings
Published on January 4, 2019
Corn tar spot, a new threat to Michigan corn yields, will be one of the topics discussed at Pest Management Update meetings held throughout Michigan during January and February 2019. -
Enhancing dairy farm performance through a focus on calf health
Published on January 1, 2019
One area that needs more attention is calf health, according to Angel Abuelo, assistant professor in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. -
Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?
Published on December 20, 2018
Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort. -
Employee harassment undermines teamwork
Published on December 17, 2018
Harassment of employees, whether sexually based or not, undermines teamwork and may set up employers for liability issues. It’s time to openly address this issue on all farms. -
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps.