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Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?

Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.
A love of horses inspires gift to MSU

Published on December 11, 2019
Michigan State alumna Ruth Sotak has loved horses since she was a child. After becoming a horse enthusiast as an adult and learning of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, she has included MSU in her estate plans.
Defining horse jargon: Tack and equipment terms and common misspellings

Published on November 25, 2019
Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms related to tack and equipment.
Should producers chase after yield?

Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing?
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan

Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions.
Arabian Nationals horse judging contest results in big successes for Michigan teams

Published on November 6, 2019
The Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H horse judging teams took home big wins at the 2019 Arabian Horse Youth Association Horse Judging Content.
Basic horse handling practices for first responders

Published on November 4, 2019
A tip sheet for basic safe handling practices of horses for first responders.
The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.
Harvesting soybeans for forage

Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.
Goal setting with your horse

Published on August 23, 2019
Be SMART when setting goals for your 4-H Horse and Pony project.