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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  What to know about official identification for exhibition swine in 2021

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Breeders, exhibitors, county fairs and exhibitions need to know these changes in acquiring official identification for show pigs.

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  Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

  Published on March 7, 2021
  Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.

• COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish

  Published on March 5, 2021
  In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19.

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  MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.

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  Return of the Coronavirus Relief Programs for agriculture - Webinar Recording Available

  Published on February 19, 2021
  Through this recorded webinar you will learn about new legislation and program changes to assist farmers.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 11, 2021
  Farmers, youth and those either raising or interested in raising livestock will benefit from a robust offering of topics during this virtual event.

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  Updates for obtaining official identification for exhibition swine in 2021

  Published on January 5, 2021
  Changes in acquiring official identification for show pigs.

• 2021 Michigan Manure Management Summit goes virtual Jan. 20-21

  Published on December 18, 2020
  The inaugural virtual Michigan Manure Management Summit, is a great educational opportunity for anyone who hauls and applies manure, providing updates on the science, regulations, and best practices of manure management.

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  Showcasing the science in animal science

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

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  Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.

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  A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

  Published on November 4, 2020
  The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Annual Summary Report on antimicrobials sold for use in food-producing animals: key findings for swine producers

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most recent Summary Report, sales of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock increased moderately in 2018 when compared to 2017.

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  MSU hosts virtual field day on precision livestock farming

  Published on September 21, 2020
  Michigan State University hosted a precision livestock farming virtual field day Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents

  Published on September 14, 2020
  After several accidents with livestock trailers in Michigan and neighboring states in recent years, MSU Extension educators brought their expertise together to create a training program to deal with the challenge.

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  Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak

  Published on August 3, 2020
  This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine.

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  Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

  Published on July 27, 2020
  A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

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