2025 Fall Spartan Dairy Newsletter
Published October 17, 2025
Stay in touch with the latest dairy news and research at MSU
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MSU hosts tour of new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center
Modernized facility will increase research output and impact, improve educational opportunities, serve as a hub for Michigan dairy industry
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Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it.
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Fall harvest safety tips
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
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Modeling a path forward for expanding dairy farms
Dairy farms must consider many factors when considering expansion.
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Dairy Spotlight: Xufei Yang
Yang researches agricultural applications of air quality, including biofilter development and particulate matter characterization.
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Dairy Spotlight: Leah Irion
Graduate student develops science-based guidelines and recommendations for dairy producers that enhance calf welfare and improve cost-efficiency in production.
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Larry Chapin recognized as an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy and Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Chapin’s 40-year career at Michigan State University supported dairy cattle teaching and research, student success, and dairy farm compliance.
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MSU faculty, students and alumni honored with prestigious ADSA awards
MSU faculty, students and alumni were recognized this year by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), the leading international organization committed to advancing the dairy industry
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