News
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More than projects at the county fair
Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair.
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Emergency response training for livestock transportation rollover accidents offered at Michigan State University on September 23, 2019
Published on August 12, 2019
People involved in responding to, or preparing teams to respond to, accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events
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EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL
Published on July 26, 2019
CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL
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Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that went to the county fair
Published on July 22, 2019
Animals exhibited at the county fair that will return to their home herds pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals left at home.
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Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Deworming products for show pigs (Part 2)
Published on June 21, 2019
As youth exhibitors in Michigan prepare their animals for fair they should map out a pig care strategy, this includes being mindful of the need, and consider their options for controlling parasites.
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Understanding delayed planting decisions in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2019
Reviewing the options available to producers who have not yet planted their field crops because of poor planting conditions.
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Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?
Published on June 4, 2019
Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust.
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African Swine Fever: What you need to know
Published on May 30, 2019
African Swine Fever has affected the pork industry in several countries overseas. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help youth exhibitors keep their swine project healthy.
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Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems.
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USDA Cost Share Program now open for certified organic farmers
Published on May 8, 2019
USDA Certified Organic farmers may receive partial reimbursement of fees paid for certification. This program is open through Oct. 31, 2019. Farms or food businesses that have more than one certification are eligible to request cost share for each.
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National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Pork Quality Assurance plus advisor training offered in Michigan
Published on April 10, 2019
People interested in becoming a certified Pork Quality Assurance Advisor Should Attend a Training Scheduled May 2019
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Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!
Published on April 5, 2019
The emotional and financial transitioning of farms to the next generation can be difficult. The best way to make it easier is to start the conversation early.
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Managing manure storage structures
Published on March 15, 2019
Assess and monitor outdoor liquid manure storage during the rainy season.
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Part 2 of mycotoxins in swine feed: Zearalenone
Published on March 6, 2019
What you don’t want in your pig feed. This series talks about two of the major mycotoxins affecting the northern United States and a part on how to alleviate their effects in the feed.
