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Management over medication: strategies for reducing antibiotics used in pork production

Published on May 8, 2021
Upcoming MSU Extension online series will describe sound management practices that can help prevent overuse of medication in your swine herd.
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.
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.
MSU to study precision livestock farming adoption trends in U.S. swine industry

Published on March 15, 2021
Animal science researcher Janice Siegford will examine how agricultural technologies can help farmers, consumers and animals.
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 6, 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 4, 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.
MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

Published on February 28, 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.
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.
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.”
Updates for obtaining official identification for exhibition swine in 2021

Published on January 5, 2021
Changes in acquiring official identification for show pigs.
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.
Showcasing the science in animal science

Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.