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Additional Livestock Risk Protection Coverage offers new opportunities for Michigan producers
Published on August 22, 2025
Use of Livestock Risk Protection insurance continues to increase for feeder cattle, fed cattle, and swine operations in Michigan. -
MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion
Published on August 19, 2025
Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia. -
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers
Published on August 19, 2025
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers. -
Farming through the haze
Published on August 13, 2025
Michigan has been intermittently blanketed with wildfire haze over the past several years. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your local air quality index (AQI) and how to work safely on high AQI days. -
How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?
Published on August 8, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on August 7, 2025
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings in the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 7, 2025
Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia. -
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!
Published on July 30, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant. -
Impacts of high temperatures, heat stress and heat-related diseases in pigs raised indoors
Published on July 28, 2025
As temperatures rise, the incidence of disease and heat stress also increases for pigs that are raised indoors. -
Scanner data show beef and pork producers capture a larger share of retail sales
Published on July 16, 2025
Using retail scanner data in place of publicly available data to calculate farmers’ share of the retail dollar reveals farmers receive, on average, 9.0 and 3.1 percentage points more of retail beef and pork dollars, respectively. -
Extreme heat: Why shade matters for livestock
Published on June 27, 2025
Animals raised indoors and outdoors can benefit from the application of shade. -
Beating the heat: Protecting pigs from heat stress
Published on June 24, 2025
Practical nutritional and cooling strategies to safeguard swine health and performance during extreme temperatures. -
Better manure management with new technology
Published on June 20, 2025
Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers. -
A closer look at anaerobic digester adoption
Published on June 11, 2025
While the adoption of manure-based anaerobic digesters is on the rise, economic and regulatory obstacles remain. -
Safe travels: Preparing for the unexpected while hauling livestock and horses
Published on June 5, 2025
Before hitting the road with your livestock and horses, make sure you, your vehicle and your trailer are prepared for the unexpected. -
Smarter manure management: New tools to save nitrogen and protect the environment
Published on June 5, 2025
Two recent studies from UW–Madison are testing ways to keep more nitrogen in the soil where crops can use it, while cutting down on pollution. -
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025
Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm. -
Learning in the field: A new video series for outdoor pasture pig producers
Published on May 20, 2025
Outdoor pasture pig video series for small and beginning swine farmers. -
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey
Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
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