News
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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. -
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
Agriservice professionals play important role in suicide prevention
Published on October 4, 2023
Support for farmers starts with the relationships they already have. -
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress
Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments. -
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero
Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos. -
Management Over Medication: Alternative swine farm management videos
Published on September 15, 2023
Useful videos from the MSU Extension Pork Team help alternative swine producers to be more effective with their herd health and management. -
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination
Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Alternative Feed sources for swine
Published on August 28, 2023
A list of possible feed ingredients for swine diets alternative to the traditional corn and soybean meal components. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan. -
Management over medication: Fall and winter preparation for your swine farm
Published on August 1, 2023
Tips for prepping your small swine farm in the colder months. -
Soil health gains from manure
Published on July 7, 2023
Recent and ongoing research highlights the impact of manure applications on soil health. -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Meet the family behind De Grins Oer Dairy - 2023 Breakfast on the Farm hosts
Published on June 27, 2023
The Okkema family of De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard Michigan, is excited to host Breakfast on the Farm. Tjerk, Ramona and their family will welcome visitors on July 29 for a free, farm-cooked breakfast and self-guided tour. -
Standard operating procedures for your swine production system
Published on June 13, 2023
MSU Extension Pork Team has created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by swine producers. -
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock. -
MSU Extension online meat cutter training course available
Published on May 16, 2023
Self-paced online course covering beef and pork cutting along with meat science essentials.