News
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Simple ventilation tips as warm weather approaches
Published on March 10, 2020
Ventilation is key to running a successful swine operation. These tips and tricks can help you make the transition between seasons.
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When considering how best to prevent disease spread on-farm, what is good for the goose is good for the gander (and the pigs)
Published on March 10, 2020
Control at the source and further prevention is critical to preventing disease spread both on the farm and in humans.
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Important conversations to have with your feed supplier part 2
Published on March 6, 2020
Building a relationship with your feed supplier is an important part of a successful livestock project, key conversations regarding how you want to feed your animal and what products are banned at your county fair or exhibition are important.
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Reducing the risk of secondary contamination from Ractopamine part 3
Published on March 6, 2020
It's extremely important that youth exhibitors who participate in swine projects at their county fair or other livestock exhibitions take a few critical steps before bringing animals home to reduce the risk of exposure to ractopamine products.
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Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1
Published on March 6, 2020
Understanding the rules and regulations for the county for exhibition event that you participate in is key to a successful project.
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Porkbridge and Sowbridge programs have provided industry information for more than a decade
Published on March 5, 2020
Access to archived presentations are now available
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Online program addresses woodlot management on Michigan farms
Published on March 3, 2020
Many Michigan farms include a significant woodlot. Good management can improve your woodlot’s productivity and value.
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New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 2, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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Developing standard operating procedures for your swine facilities
Published on January 14, 2020
Tips for preparing standardized procedures for all tasks on the swine farm.
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What are Standard Operating Procedures, and why are they important to the swine industry
Published on January 14, 2020
Making assessments and audit guidelines easier for swine producers.
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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MSU Extension and USDA Rural Development will present a workshop on the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program in Kent County
Published on January 12, 2020
A USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. January 30 at 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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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.
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Enterprise budget tool available for feedlot producers
Published on December 23, 2019
Enterprise budgets are an economic tool used to forecast profitability. The Excel tool presents budgets for both beef and Holstein cattle at different placement weights.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference to feature nurturing resilient farms in 2020 and beyond
Published on December 20, 2019
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference will be Feb. 8, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
