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Poultry
MSU Extension’s focus on poultry production brings together cross-discipline educators and researchers who work with both commercial poultry producers, small flock owners and youth.
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Online program addresses woodlot management on Michigan farms
Published on March 3, 2020
Many Michigan farms include a significant woodlot. Good management can improve your woodlot’s productivity and value. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 2, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 2, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land. -
Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy
Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy. -
Michigan Family Farms Conference to feature nurturing resilient farms in 2020 and beyond
Published on December 20, 2019
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference will be Feb. 8, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. -
New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on December 10, 2019
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners. -
Pest Control
Published on December 3, 2019
With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock. -
Should producers chase after yield?
Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing? -
Veterinary feed directive - year one in review
Published on October 3, 2019
Positive practices put in place in animal agriculture to product both human and animal health. -
Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review
Published on October 3, 2019
To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level. -
Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens
Published on October 1, 2019
In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing. -
The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare
Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured. -
More than projects at the county fair
Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair. -
EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL
Published on July 26, 2019
CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL -
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that went to the county fair
Published on July 22, 2019
Animals exhibited at the county fair that will return to their home herds pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals left at home. -
Growing your own Thanksgiving turkeys
Published on July 10, 2019
If you have ever considered raising turkeys for Thanksgiving feasts, now is the time to get started. -
Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?
Published on June 4, 2019
Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust. -
USDA Cost Share Program now open for certified organic farmers
Published on May 8, 2019
USDA Certified Organic farmers may receive partial reimbursement of fees paid for certification. This program is open through Oct. 31, 2019. Farms or food businesses that have more than one certification are eligible to request cost share for each.
