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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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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.

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  Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part one

  Published on October 1, 2018
  This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.

• Commodity grain and dairy market updates available

  Published on September 3, 2014
  Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

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  MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on providing assistance during time of disruption for the livestock industry

  Published on August 21, 2021
  MSU Extension animal agriculture team assists farmers with managing risk, operation flow, and addresses industry disruption while protecting the economic stability of animal agriculture operations across Michigan.

• Minimize negative impacts of winter manure spreading

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Farmers can make management decisions to protect water resources while spreading manure this winter.

• Don’t wait, be ready! New antibiotic rules for 2017

  Published on March 29, 2016
  Livestock farmers need to be aware of changes coming to medicated feeds

• Antibiotic resistant bacteria issue demands action

  Published on December 14, 2012
  Part 1: A recent conference raises many questions about the causes of antiobiotic-resistant bacteria.

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  Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?

  Published on December 26, 2019
  A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.

• Livestock producers: use antibiotics appropriately

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers must use antibiotics judiciously and under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

• eXtension: Land grant universities at your fingertips

  Published on December 29, 2011
  eXtension is an online resource developed collaboratively by the nation’s land grant institutions to provide credible, research-based information to the public on topics of daily life, communities and business and may be accessed at www.extension.org.

• Deciphering the Agriculture Act of 2014 - Farm Bill

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Farmers scramble to learn more about the new Agriculture Act of 2014 or “Farm Bill” before planting season starts.

• Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 2

  Published on July 6, 2017
  Satisfying human food and fiber needs.

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  A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

  Published on November 4, 2020
  The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.

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  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.

• Reminders for farm safety: Part Two

  Published on June 6, 2012
  One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft.

• Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 2

  Published on June 2, 2014
  In the case of any spill, particularly manure spills, livestock producers should familiarize themselves with the 4 C’s of Spill Response.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

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  Agricultural Energy Conservation Tour: Energy efficiency benefits turkey production

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Turkey producer addresses the impact of energy efficiency practices implemented on farm during tour.

• Balance farm and non-farm family estate issues

  Published on October 25, 2013
  Farm transition planning is anything but easy when parents try to balance farm and non-farm family issues.