News

Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews

Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results.
Does BQA affect dairy farmers?

Published on November 27, 2018
Beef Quality Assurance has become a market access requirement for beef producers. But do dairy producers need to become certified in order to continue sending cattle for harvest?
Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm

Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns

Published on November 21, 2018
Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns.
Agricultural economic situation placing pressure on producers

Published on November 21, 2018
Current agricultural prices are having detrimental economic and psychological effects. Producers have made adjustments in a number of ways, but when this situation will change in their favor is unclear.
Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools

Published on November 21, 2018
When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist?
Colostrum from first lactation heifers: Feed it or dump it?

Published on October 31, 2018
Conventionally, colostrum from heifers having their first calf is regarded as lower quality in comparison to older cows. However, colostrum from first lactation animals should not immediately be discounted as inferior.
Alternative calcium options instead of milk

Published on October 18, 2018
Calcium is an essential nutrient to the body, however some people’s bodies may reject milk. There are alternative options to receive calcium, other than milk.
Pursley Recipient of NAAB 2018 Research Award

Published on October 15, 2018
Dr. Richard Pursley has been named the 2018 National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award recipient.
A day to recognize farmers

Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships.