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MSU Dairy Virtual Coffee Break: Environmental considerations for winter
Published on November 20, 2020
Environmental educators Sarah Fronczak and Erica Rogers discuss what considerations farms need to be aware of as they enter the winter. They cover winter spreading, equipment, silage leach, among other important topics for this time of the year. -
Kim Cassida, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist - Forages & Cover Crops
cassida@msu.edu
517-353-0278
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Phil Durst
Extension Dairy & Beef Cattle Health and Production
durstp@msu.edu
989-345-0692
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Barry Bradford
Professor, C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition
bjbrad@msu.edu
517-432-5400
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Greener Pastures: Managed Grazing (E2785)
Published on September 21, 2016
As more farmers gain experience with managed grazing, more information is available to those looking to get started. -
Grazing Management for Riparian Areas (E3101)
Published on November 16, 2015
Riparian areas which surround streams are important sources of forage for grazing livestock. -
Check out the 2021 dairy program booklet
Published on January 6, 2021
Take a look at the 2021 Dairy Programs booklet to stay up to date with what the MSU Dairy Extension team has been working on, in addition to what is to come in 2021. -
Improving Pasture and Hayground with Manure Slurry-Enriched Seeding (E3102)
Published on November 16, 2015
In recent years, interest has grown in the use of managed intensive grazing for beef and dairy cattle. -
Weather - Drought
Published on July 2, 2012
The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation. -
Weather - Winter Injury in Plants
Published on August 6, 2014
Learn how to respond when cold weather injures your plants. -
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices
Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage. -
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed
Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals. -
Harvesting and handling high-quality baleage
Published on June 12, 2017
Perhaps the greatest challenge Michigan forage growers face is quickly transforming high quality standing forage in the field to a form that is stable, storable and the best feed quality for livestock. -
Corn silage refresher – Part 1: How to set your cutting date
Published on September 15, 2017
Establishing the time for harvest is vital to maximize the value of the corn silage, but how do you know when to cut? -
Excellent forage starts with planning, not the finished product: Variety selection
Published on April 1, 2014
Using the right variety pays big dividends for alfalfa growers. -
Corn silage refresher - Part 2: Analyzing and adjusting during harvest
Published on October 2, 2017
The harvesters are rolling, but do you know what to analyze, how to adjust and the optimal protocols to ensure high quality silage? -
Michigan Hay Sellers List helps buyers locate scarce hay
Published on April 4, 2019
Whether buying or selling hay, the Michigan hay sellers list makes the task easier. -
Feed management: Drought stressed corn silage
Published on October 3, 2018
Choppers are out on multiple fields across Michigan, but what adjustment are needed when chopping and feeding drought stressed corn? -
Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching -
South Campus Animal Farms receive gift from Burnips Equipment
Published on September 30, 2020
Burnips Equipment donated the use of a silage chopper for MSU South Campus Animal Farms
