MSU Extension Dairy

News

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  MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture

  Published on May 23, 2018
  MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan.

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  Don’t become another deadly statistic

  Published on May 23, 2018
  Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.

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  Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  Published on May 17, 2018
  Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.

• Dairy farm tours and open houses are always a good idea

  Published on May 15, 2018
  In a society where the majority of the population is disconnected from agriculture, opening the doors of your farm to the public can have a big impact on their lives, and ultimately on the dairy industry.

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  Breakfast on the Farm: Bridging the gap between consumer and farmer

  Published on May 14, 2018
  MSU's Breakfast on the Farm is an educational event for Michigan agriculture that gives the nonfarming community the opportunity to see the inner workings of a modern farm.

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  Upper Peninsula forage research highlighted at upcoming field day

  Published on May 9, 2018
  Learn how to maximize your on-farm forage potential at this twilight event.

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  Alfalfa management calendar for Michigan

  Published on May 8, 2018
  A guide for Michigan alfalfa producers on tips for managing their crop.

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  FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

  Published on May 8, 2018
  The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.

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  The importance of first cutting alfalfa: Quality versus yield

  Published on May 8, 2018
  First cutting alfalfa has historically been the highest-yielding cutting of the year

• FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

  Published on May 8, 2018
  As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.