MSU Extension Pork

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  Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Health Champions – Protecting and Improving Your On-Farm Investment

  Published on November 15, 2017
  An educational opportunity for Northern Michigan pork producers

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  Environmental certification progressing on Upper Peninsula farms

  Published on November 8, 2017
  Several farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have gained MAEAP certification recently, demonstrating commitment to farming in an environmentally sound manner.

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  Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

  Published on October 19, 2017
  Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.

• Human cases of e. coli and crypto rise in Mecosta and Newaygo counties

  Published on October 6, 2017
  Using good biosecurity practices when around farm animals can help protect yourself and others from any harmful germs

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  When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall.

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  Improving genetic selection may hold key to peaceful pig grouping

  Published on October 1, 2017
  Genetic selection may be the solution for preventing fighting among pigs in group housing.

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  Fall means farm equipment on roads

  Published on September 26, 2017
  Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely.

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  Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business

  Published on September 18, 2017
  September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.

• Stress and Transportation

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Raising healthy and productive animals is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of all livestock production systems.

• Meet Dave Thompson and Melissa Millerick-May, newest members of the MSU Extension Pork Workgroup

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Meet the newest members of our team.

• Weaning Woes, an Overview of Weaning Stress in Piglets

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Stress can negatively impact young animals faster than adult animals.

• USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.

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  Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Some new farmers in the northern Michigan woodlands are breaking into farming by raising pigs in woods pasture.

• County fair-goers warned after reports of swine flu at Ohio county fair

  Published on July 21, 2017
  Protect your commercial production from summer spread of influenza.

• Biosecurity enhancements for county fairs when swine influenza is a concern

  Published on July 19, 2017
  It is important to take the proper steps to protect the people, animals and fair visitors from the spread of zoonotic diseases.

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  Protecting pigs, people and the public

  Published on July 18, 2017
  As county fairs ramp up in Michigan, fairs and exhibitors need to be proactive in reducing the spread of disease.

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  2017 Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest improves skills for youth participants

  Published on July 17, 2017
  Participants engaged in activities that improved their skills for the future.

• New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website

  Published on July 14, 2017
  For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics.

• Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 3

  Published on July 10, 2017
  Enhancing environmental quality and the natural resources base upon which the agricultural economy depends.

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