Results

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

• Odor Management Plans

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Odor management plans (OMP) can help farmers determine the major farm odor sources.

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Sizzling meat prices a shock for some consumers

  Published on May 26, 2014
  Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices.

• Birth Management for Small Ruminants clinic

  Published on January 22, 2014
  MSU Extension hosts Birth Management Clinic for Small Ruminants Feb. 15 and 22.

• 

  Footrot can be more problematic in wet years

  Published on July 21, 2014
  Foundations are important. Feet are the foundation of cattle and this may be a year when producers see increased incidence footrot in the herd.

• Michigan Great Lakes Region Sheep for Profit program runs through November

  Published on August 1, 2014
  New innovative production practices contribute to farm profitability.

• 

  Celebrate the sheep industry with National Lamb Month

  Published on February 19, 2015
  Wool, meat and milk are celebrated in February for National Lamb Month.

• Harvesting drought-stressed soybeans for forage

  Published on July 19, 2012
  Feeding drought-stressed soybeans to livestock is an option, but make the decision carefully.

• Spring weather will slowly warm

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Michigan’s weather forecast indicates a slow warming trend over the next few weeks

• Save the date for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19

  Published on August 16, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce the third annual Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19 in East Lansing, Mich. We are releasing the date early to ensure you all have it on your calendar!

• Assistive technology for livestock handling can make your job easier

  Published on April 5, 2011
  These easy accommodations can make working livestock easier for people with disabilities, including chronic illness.

• Modern lamb production field day

  Published on October 17, 2012
  A modern lamb production field day hosted by Michigan State University Extension will take place Nov. 3 from 1-5 p.m. at three farms near Eaton Rapids, Mich.

• 

  Birth management clinic for sheep and goats

  Published on December 14, 2018
  MSU Extension is excited to announce the upcoming Birth Management Clinic for Sheep and Goats. This in-depth class will provide both discussion and hands-on activities from two noted experts on the subject.

• What does an organic label on meat really mean?

  Published on July 20, 2011
  Definitions exist for meat labeled Organic from USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). Other marketing claims may or may not have clear definitions.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Options for pasturing livestock near water in Michigan

  Published on May 5, 2011
  Learn how to reduce the impact of livestock on stream banks and water quality by implementing these management practices.

• The impact of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from animal agriculture

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Ammonia emissions impact human and ecosystem health while hydrogen sulfide is primarily a human health concern.

• Profitable low-input livestock production

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers from all over Michigan came to hear Kit Pharo talk about Profitable Low Input, Cow/Calf Production.

• Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part I

  Published on August 7, 2012
  Plan ahead and pay attention to details for good results when it comes to grass-legume conventional seedings.