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Beef sire selection decisions for dairy cows need to consider more than conception rate, calving ease and semen cost

Published on September 19, 2024
Terminal traits need to be considered to add value to dairy-influenced cattle raised for beef.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments

Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Pricing standing corn silage

Published on August 23, 2024
How to find a starting point for negotiations between buyer and seller.
MSU Extension helps Ukrainian dairy producers

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University faculty and staff have been providing education, at the request of Ukrainian milk producers, to help them grow during this time of war and prepare for the years ahead as an independent country.
Spartan staff essential to efforts of award-winning MSU Dairy Farm

Published on August 7, 2024
MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center named best nationally by National Quality Dairy Awards