MSU Extension Dairy

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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  Spring turn-out sets the tone for the entire grazing season

  Published on April 14, 2021
  When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because management of the spring flush of forage availability is key to setting the tone for the entire grazing season.

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  Animal Science 2021 Graduate Student Awards

  Published on April 12, 2021
  Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Graduate Student awards!

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  Myths and facts about raw milk

  Published on April 6, 2021
  Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.

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  Feeding for fertility

  Published on April 2, 2021
  Tweaking your nutrition program may be key to getting more cows pregnant.

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  Women Shaping Agriculture: interview with Megghan Honke Seidel

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which MSU Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.

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  Understanding Consumer Preferences for Gene-Edited Food

  Published on March 15, 2021
  Through her doctoral research, AFRE graduate student Valerie Kilders explores how consumers perceive and value different gene-edited food products in different settings.

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  Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

  Published on March 7, 2021
  Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.

• Buttergate?

  Published on March 5, 2021
  Hard butter is in the headlines – is the way we feed dairy cows to blame?

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  COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish

  Published on March 5, 2021
  In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19.