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Why did the chicken (and cow and pig) cross the county?
Published on September 11, 2020
A guide for local officials addresses barriers for needed livestock processing in Southeast Michigan -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan. -
El tan esperado programa de asistencia alimentaria frente al Coronavirus (CFAP) para agricultores
Published on June 11, 2020
MSU Extension ofrece un programa de asistencia alimentaria para agricultores. -
The heads and tails of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) guidance for livestock and wool producers
Published on June 11, 2020
Navigating CFAP for livestock producers. -
The long-awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers
Published on June 11, 2020
MSU Extension provides a food assistance program for farmers. -
Michigan’s Livestock Industry Supports Future Leaders
Published on May 28, 2020
139 honorary scholarships awarded since 2010 -
Changes to Ractopamine usage for pigs at several county fairs and exhibitions part 1
Published on March 6, 2020
Understanding the rules and regulations for the county for exhibition event that you participate in is key to a successful project. -
Reducing the risk of secondary contamination from Ractopamine part 3
Published on March 6, 2020
It's extremely important that youth exhibitors who participate in swine projects at their county fair or other livestock exhibitions take a few critical steps before bringing animals home to reduce the risk of exposure to ractopamine products. -
Important conversations to have with your feed supplier part 2
Published on March 6, 2020
Building a relationship with your feed supplier is an important part of a successful livestock project, key conversations regarding how you want to feed your animal and what products are banned at your county fair or exhibition are important. -
BQA transportation certification training
Published on November 19, 2019
Livestock Truckers delivering cattle to some packing plants will be required to become certified. MSU Extension will be providing certification training programs across Michigan. -
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. -
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. -
Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to learn about the pricing and marketing process of standing hay. -
Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to learn how to process and understand pricing and risks that may come with the marketing strategy you choose. -
Growing a Local and Regional Meat Industry in Michigan: The Michigan Meat Network as a Case Study of Collective Impact Theory
Published on June 26, 2019
This report summarizes the collective impacts of the Michigan Meat Network. -
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. -
Don’t let valuable manure go down the drain
Published on April 15, 2019
Tips on using manure on fields with tile lines -
Mid-Michigan livestock network meeting in Gladwin on April 18, 2019
Published on April 15, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Educator Kable Thurlow will host April meeting. -
Considerations to make as you prepare to purchase livestock
Published on February 13, 2019
Purchasing new livestock, whether simply adding to your herd or acquiring a new 4-H requires some pre-purchase considerations to evaluate animal health and to make sure your facilities are ready. -
Divergent responses of sympatric species to livestock encroachment at fine spatiotemporal scales
Published on March 21, 2017
Livestock are a major human-induced threat to wildlife worldwide, especially in forest landscapes where livestock degrade the food and habitat of forest-dwelling wildlife
