News

Helpful employees

Published on August 28, 2018
Having trouble with employees following protocols consistently? Maybe you have a common problem called “helpful employees”.
Michigan State seeks 2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations

Published on August 27, 2018
The 2019 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on Feb. 8.
Health traits added to Net Merit index

Published on August 17, 2018
Two significant revisions were made to NM$ in August. Six new health traits were added and economic values of all traits in NM$ were updated.
2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula

Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices.
Genetic evaluations for new health traits

Published on August 10, 2018
New genetic evaluations for six health traits in Holsteins were introduced in April. Incorporating these traits in sire selection decisions can lead to healthier and more profitable future replacement heifers.
Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared

Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured.
Summer's hot weather will cause heat stress in dairy cattle

Published on August 1, 2018
As the weather gets warmer, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind when caring for dairy cattle.
Make your own frozen yogurt

Published on July 31, 2018
Fruit, dairy and protein all in one.
Free dairy open house at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Published on July 16, 2018
Try and buy award-winning KBS cheese, and enjoy free MSU ice cream – in sight of the cows whose milk the dairy products come from!
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online

Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.