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Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 7, 2022
Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.
Site assessment is an integral part of swine production auditing

Published on August 23, 2022
Updates to PQA Site Assessment Version 5 add the trademark Pork Quality Assurance® Plus.
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
Michigan farms may not cook and feed garbage to swine

Published on June 21, 2022
Laws prohibiting garbage feeding of pigs: A useful tool for preventing African Swine Fever
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
Pork Quality Assurance Plus is valuable to swine producers

Published on April 25, 2022
An updated PQA Plus version helps keep animal care and food safety on point.
Food safety of ractopamine-fed beef and swine

Published on April 19, 2022
Ractopamine is a feed additive used in pigs and cattle. We describe here why the product is used and consider its safety so you can be better informed about the food you are eating.
Michigan to offer Pork Quality Assurance Plus advisor training for new version of PQA

Published on April 7, 2022
PQA Plus Version 4 certifications will expire at the end of August 2022, Michigan State University Extension is preparing trainings for version 5.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Reducing farm energy costs through energy efficiency

Published on February 25, 2022
Power company rebates, federal grant dollars, and low interest loans can help pay for recommended energy conservation practices.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application

Published on February 19, 2022
Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration

Published on February 14, 2022
Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options

Published on February 8, 2022
Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
2022 Michigan Manure Management Summit

Published on February 2, 2022
The Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Crickets, Pot, and Pigs! Oh My! A View of 2022…

Published on January 5, 2022
There has never been a time in history with as much going on in food safety and food law. Scott Haskell lists over 20 issues that industry and regulators need to look out for in 2022. How many of these directly relate to your organization?
Protect your swine herd by washing and disinfecting vehicles returning from processing plants, buying stations or other farms

Published on December 21, 2021
Washing, disinfecting, and drying of transportation vehicles returning from processing plants, buying stations or other farms is a critical biosecurity step in swine disease prevention.
Simple biosecurity tips for your small swine farm

Published on December 21, 2021
Biosecurity tips for small pork producers.
Can precision livestock farming help optimize farm labor?

Published on December 20, 2021
Farmers understand “running to where the trouble is” and new technology with promising results can help.