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Manure analysis provides accurate account of plant available nutrients

Published on November 10, 2022
The plant nutrient content of manure depends on animal species, feeding program, storage facilities and other factors.
Mindful manure application

Published on November 4, 2022
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application
Q&A with Scott Corrin: The state of the dairy industry

Published on October 31, 2022
Scott Corrin, Director of Operations and Business Development for the Mideast Area with Dairy Farmers of America, answers questions about the state of dairies today and tomorrow.
Reevaluating antioxidants for dairy cattle

Published on October 28, 2022
Dairy cattle can succumb to illnesses at any time but most diseases take place around two clusters: the time around calving and the first few weeks of a calf’s life. A key factor responsible for the development of these diseases is oxidative stress.
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch

Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved.
Dairy Spotlight: Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa

Published on October 25, 2022
Paola Bacigaupo Sanguesa: MSU Extension dairy educator focusing on dairy milk quality and dairy management.
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame

Published on October 25, 2022
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema of Blanchard were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on September 10, 2022.
Dairy Spotlight: Wei Liao

Published on October 25, 2022
Professor and director of the Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center.
Carla McLachlan: Behind the scenes at the Michigan Dairy Expo

Published on October 24, 2022
Carla McLachlan has been instrumental in the success of Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days and Michigan Dairy Expo for more than 25 years.