News

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.
Consider a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves

Published on October 3, 2018
Giving a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves can help increase successful passive transfer.
Feed management: Drought stressed corn silage

Published on October 3, 2018
Choppers are out on multiple fields across Michigan, but what adjustment are needed when chopping and feeding drought stressed corn?
AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology

Published on October 3, 2018
AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part three

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part one

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part four

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Educating Michigan youth about the dairy industry

Published on October 1, 2018
Thumb Dairy Odyssey Days was created with help from a Huron County 4-H member to educate area youth who want to learn more about agriculture and careers in the dairy industry.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.