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  June grazing and pasture field day will feature farm tours and breakout sessions

  Published on May 13, 2016
  Participants in the Hillsdale County Grazing and Pasture Field Day will enjoy a full day of intensive knowledge and sharing seminars, and farm tours.

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  Youth animal science: Ethology

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production by exploring ethology.

• Tips on becoming an effective ag-vocate

  Published on May 4, 2016
  Everyone who has an animal science project is involved in the agriculture industry. Check out these tips on how to become an effective ag-vocate.

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  Youth animal science: Biochemistry and chemistry

  Published on May 3, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production by exploring biochemistry and chemistry.

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  Youth animal science: Anatomy and physiology

  Published on April 29, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production by exploring anatomy and physiology.

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  Seeking input from Upper Peninsula livestock producers

  Published on April 28, 2016
  Input being sought from Upper Peninsula livestock producers for USDA Multi-Species Processing Feasibility Study.

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  Four ways parents can model good sportsmanship at shows

  Published on April 21, 2016
  Parents can have a profound impact on their children and other parents by modeling good sportsmanship at shows.

• Implementation training for Specialized Retail Meat Processing Variance

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Trainings and resources to assist meat processors transition into following food safety plan.

• MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology certificate program fall enrollment is open

  Published on April 11, 2016
  Off-campus MSU IAT certificate programs are available through partnerships with community colleges.

• Don’t wait, be ready! New antibiotic rules for 2017

  Published on March 29, 2016
  Livestock farmers need to be aware of changes coming to medicated feeds

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  Improving animal antibiotic stewardship from a teen perspective

  Published on March 23, 2016
  Youth share their ideas on how to maintain excellent antibiotic stewardship during the 2016 4-H Veterinary Science Teen and Adult Leaders Workshop.

• Study finds 10 percent of 2015 soybean yield lost to white-tailed deer in Presque Isle County

  Published on March 17, 2016
  MSU researchers placed cages in fields to measure yield loss from deer feeding on soybeans.

• Research partnerships help Michigan corn growers today and in the future

  Published on March 9, 2016
  The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan funds Michigan State University research and Extension projects to optimize corn production in Michigan’s unique climate and soils.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

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  Building the science back into 4-H animal science projects

  Published on February 25, 2016
  Utilize these four free educational resources to help incorporate interactive learning activities for individual 4-H members or club meetings.

• Are things like cancerous tumors allowed by meat inspection?

  Published on February 25, 2016
  Each animal and carcass is inspected for safety and wholesomeness before it enters the food supply.

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  Feeding our crops, greening our cities, protecting the Great Lakes landscape

  Published on February 23, 2016
  Effective agricultural and urban management practices to protect water quality require an understanding of how and when nutrients move across the landscape, and which management practices are most likely to be successful in preventing nutrient loss.

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  Showcasing the science in “animal science”

  Published on February 15, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

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  Michigan Annie’s Project helping women excel on the farm

  Published on February 9, 2016
  Annie’s Project for women in agriculture is a six-week educational program committed to strengthening women’s roles in the modern farm enterprise.

• Registration now open for Highland Ag and Natural Resources Conference

  Published on February 2, 2016
  Join us March 19, 2016, as we address what’s next for Michigan agriculture production and land management.

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