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MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock. -
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
SowBridge distance educational program for pork producers announces 2023 schedule
Published on May 23, 2023
This message is your personal invitation to subscribe to SowBridge 2023, a distance educational program, offered monthly on Zoom, that brings leading experts on current topics that are critical for successful sow and pork production operations. -
Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock in Marne
Published on May 23, 2023
Program attendees will be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training. -
MSU Extension online meat cutter training course available
Published on May 16, 2023
Self-paced online course covering beef and pork cutting along with meat science essentials. -
Veterinary Feed Directive at 5 years: swine producer and veterinarian survey exploring how VFD guidelines have affected swine herd health and management practices in Michigan
Published on May 5, 2023
The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices. -
What is management over medication?
Published on May 5, 2023
Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with close observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept. -
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?
Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck. -
Keeping swine in the thermoneutral zone
Published on April 21, 2023
Estimating hot conditions affecting pigs raised inside buildings and making modifications to reduce the risk of heat stress. -
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023
Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center. -
2023 Update: Official Identification Tags for Exhibition Swine Experiencing Supply Chain Issues
Published on April 18, 2023
Exhibitors, breeders looking to source 840 tags for swine projects may find delayed shipping. -
Still time to report large or significant water use
Published on April 14, 2023
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater. -
Soil testing returns through MSU Extension!
Published on April 4, 2023
MSU Extension launches new soil testing program for home gardeners and commercial growers. -
Finding the right crisis support: Alternatives to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Published on March 28, 2023
Discover resources and support options for mental health crises to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during challenging times. -
Fotonovela: A helpful tool reducing mental health stigma within Spanish-speaking communities
Published on February 28, 2023
Developed as part of its farm stress management efforts, MSU Extension offers a new mental health resource for people who speak Spanish – the fotonovela titled Sentimientos Secretos, or Secret Feelings. -
Use of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals has declined significantly since implementation of Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines
Published on February 3, 2023
Based on FDA’s most recent Summary Report on Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals has declined by 28% during the 5-year period since Veterinary Feed Directive Guidelines were enacted in 2017. -
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms
Published on January 27, 2023
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets. -
Minimizing impacts of higher temperatures on pigs raised outdoors
Published on January 27, 2023
Producers who raise pigs outdoors can implement several low-cost adaptive measures to help minimize adverse effects of high temperatures on pig health and performance. -
Mortality composting done right
Published on January 27, 2023
Improving the management of on-farm mortality management to avoid composting and environmental problems. -
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.