News

MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
What does a herd health plan look like?

Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
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.
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.
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.
Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1

Published on March 5, 2020
Understanding the rules and regulations for the county for exhibition event that you participate in is key to a successful project.
Reducing the risk of secondary contamination from Ractopamine part 3

Published on March 5, 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.
Important conversations to have with your feed supplier part 2

Published on March 5, 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.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 1, 2020
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.
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent

Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements

Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.
Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy

Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan’s Pork Industry future: No more gestation stalls as of April 1, 2020

Published on December 19, 2019
Sow housing mandate changes are here.