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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.
What is going on in dairy?

Published on November 20, 2019
Many people will have heard that Dean Foods declared bankruptcy recently and thought about the gallon jug in their refrigerator and wondered what is going on. This is an on-going story and we don’t know everything, but let’s review some things we do know.
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?
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan

Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions.
Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage

Published on November 5, 2019
This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms.
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk

Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock.
Benchmarking and financial comparisons of Michigan farms participating in Telfarm

Published on October 14, 2019
Recent years have shown financial struggles for Michigan Dairy Farms. This article details the numbers behind these for Michigan farms participating in TelFarm.
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.
Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest

Published on September 27, 2019
Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest.
Farmers invited to submit corn silage samples for mycotoxin study

Published on September 24, 2019
Mycotoxins in corn have long been a bane as well as a mystery. A new research project aims to reduce this mystery and enable farmers to reduce their risk. This season, farmers can submit samples of corn silage for free mycotoxin analysis.
BQA session to be offered in Gaylord on September 26

Published on September 24, 2019
All beef producers are encouraged to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) an industry-developed program to ensure proper care and health of animals.
Understanding, responding and managing farm stress

Published on September 24, 2019
Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.
Michigan 4-H members place second at National Junior Dairy Management Contest

Published on September 24, 2019
The team from Clinton County traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to represent Michigan after winning the state contest in July.
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020

Published on September 20, 2019
Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families.
Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

Published on September 19, 2019
Thirty-six 4-H members and alumni traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.
2018 Farm Financial Benchmarking Results from MSU-Extension Telfarm Program

Published on September 18, 2019
A financial analysis of your farm can be very helpful especially during a time such as recent years when farming economy has taken a hit.
Starting a Licensed Food Business

Published on September 18, 2019
Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.
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.