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• Swine health updates on African swine fever meetings scheduled

  Published on December 28, 2018

  Educational meetings about African swine fever are scheduled in January. Each meeting will cover what pork producers need to know and how to plan for a potential outbreak in the United States and Michigan.

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  New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career

  Published on December 20, 2018

  Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.

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  Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?

  Published on December 20, 2018

  Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.

• Employee harassment undermines teamwork

  Published on December 17, 2018

  Harassment of employees, whether sexually based or not, undermines teamwork and may set up employers for liability issues. It’s time to openly address this issue on all farms.

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  Disinfectant strategies for swine facilities

  Published on December 14, 2018

  Cold, wet weather brings added pressure on swine health due to viral infections.

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