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2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control
Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well. -
Small swine farm management of pigs in spring and summer
Published on March 14, 2024
Helpful tips to keep your swine herd healthy in the spring and summer seasons. -
Small swine farm manure management in the summer
Published on March 14, 2024
Best practices to keep manure in check for your swine herd in the summer season. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
MSU Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on March 8, 2024
Program attendees will be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training in Imlay City on May 18. -
What do Americans think of using precision livestock farming technology on U.S. swine farms?
Published on March 7, 2024
Perception of United States public on precision livestock farming. -
Basic types of ventilation in swine barns
Published on March 4, 2024
What type of ventilation would be better for my production? -
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP
Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1
Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Management Over Medication: Fall and winter manure handling and storage tips for small swine farms
Published on February 19, 2024
How to properly handle swine manure on a small farm in the fall and winter seasons. -
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference kicks off February 19, 2024
Published on February 8, 2024
Focused on raising and growing food and animals, the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Conference offers a multitude of topics and opportunities for attendees. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 17, 2024
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 19 through March 1 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference. -
Unwavering loyalty: Piglet devotion to the chosen sow teat
Published on January 16, 2024
Health impacts of piglets choosing a teat from their mother sow. -
Will precision livestock farming be adopted on swine farms?
Published on November 21, 2023
Results from a nationwide swine farmer and veterinarian Precision livestock farming (PLF) acceptance survey. -
Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator
Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting. -
Management over Medication: Wintering your small swine facility
Published on November 17, 2023
Thermal regulation of swine is essential for winter months. It is critical to productivity and should be considered as we approach winter. -
Understanding cortisol, the stress hormone
Published on November 10, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, understanding and managing cortisol is the key to reducing stress, boosting your overall health and enhancing your quality of life. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.