MSU Extension Dairy

• Still time to report large or significant water use

  Published on April 14, 2023
  Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater.

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  Finding the right crisis support: Alternatives to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  Published on March 28, 2023
  Discover resources and support options for mental health crises to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during challenging times.

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  MSU Extension hosts dairy nutrition webinar for Ukrainian dairy farmers and professionals

  Published on March 28, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension staff and faculty presented a webinar to help Ukrainian dairy farmers improve their milk production.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 30, 2023

  Published on March 8, 2023
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie

  Published on March 1, 2023
  Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming.

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  Fotonovela: A helpful tool reducing mental health stigma within Spanish-speaking communities

  Published on February 28, 2023
  Developed as part of its farm stress management efforts, MSU Extension offers a new mental health resource for people who speak Spanish – the fotonovela titled Sentimientos Secretos, or Secret Feelings.

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  March is frost seeding month in Michigan

  Published on February 20, 2023
  Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality.

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  Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Joe Domecq

  Published on February 6, 2023
  Academic Specialist, Department of Animal Science.

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  Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen

  Published on February 6, 2023
  Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science.

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  Fungal infections of corn and management strategies

  Published on February 3, 2023
  Corn grain and silage often provide the dry matter content in a dairy ration. Fungi in corn causes rot, lost yields and can lead to an accumulation of mycotoxins. Learn best practices to minimize losses and risks caused by corn fungi and rot.