MSU Extension Dairy

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  On-farm employee trainings available for Michigan dairy farms

  Published on February 11, 2021
  The MSU Extension dairy team has multiple employee training programs available for dairy farms in Michigan.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  MSU Extension announces new online school for hay growers: Hay Production 101

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators in March 2021 to learn the ins and outs of hay production.

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  Details for excellence in agriculture

  Published on January 28, 2021
  Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?

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  Consumers desire local dairy products

  Published on January 22, 2021
  If you bottle it, make it, or package it, will they come? New research indicates a demand and willingness to pay extra for locally produced, high-quality dairy products.

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  Being prepared for a farm crisis

  Published on January 22, 2021
  Crisis planning is about looking ahead at the potential for events that could seriously disrupt your business. This time of year is a good time to develop a plan and access the resources available to help you.

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  Should we be feeding transition milk to dairy heifer calves?

  Published on January 22, 2021
  New research from Michigan State University provides insight into the impacts of providing transition milk to calves early in life.

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  AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry

  Published on January 20, 2021
  Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA.

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  Benthem Brothers Dairy announced as 2021 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year

  Published on January 15, 2021
  The award is given by the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University.

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  Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits.