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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.
MSU students earn highest honors in dairy cattle judging contest

Published on September 27, 2019
The three MSU students took home individual and team honors at the contest in Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvesting soybeans for forage

Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage.
Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests

Published on September 5, 2019
Senior team from Allegan County is the first to win Dr. Katherine Lee Memorial Award.
Options for immature corn

Published on September 4, 2019
One challenge this year is wondering whether the corn crop will mature before frost and what to do with it if it does not. This is an opportune year for cash crop producers and livestock producers to be talking with one another about feed options.
Youth demonstrate dairy knowledge at statewide management contest

Published on August 28, 2019
Teams from Michigan's Branch and Clinton counties earn top honors at the state contest.
Pricing standing forage

Published on August 27, 2019
How to determine forage prices.
Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing

Published on August 27, 2019
Cover crops can be a good option for grazing.
Kathryn Osborne awarded Harold and Lillian Gremel Scholarship by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation

Published on August 21, 2019
Pennsylvania native selected for leadership, passion for dairy industry
Monika Dziuba awarded Nick Bellows Scholarship by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation

Published on August 21, 2019
Award honors former CEO of United Dairy Industry of Michigan