Results

• 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.

• 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.

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  Showcasing the science in “animal science”

  Published on February 15, 2016
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

• 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.

• 2014 Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference

  Published on January 17, 2014
  Emerging important issues will prompt valuable discussion at the 2014 Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week.

• Be mindful of crop insurance requirements when harvesting or grazing cover crops

  Published on February 23, 2014
  With a little care, producers in need of extra forage can utilize the forage potential of cover crops without jeopardizing their crop insurance benefits.

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

• Preparing calves for their future

  Published on September 6, 2011
  Cattle handling early on can affect your long term reputation as a supplier of highly sought after feeder cattle.

• Record-breaking warm weather advances beginning of growing season

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Recent, abnormally warm weather is putting us at least two or more weeks ahead of schedule, bringing most perennial crops and vegetation out of their protective dormant states.

• 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase

  Published on September 23, 2015
  New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore.

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  Planning for your 4-H sheep project animal: Lamb selection

  Published on March 16, 2017
  Third article in series featuring tips and tricks as you prepare for and select your 4-H market lamb.

• Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date

  Published on July 22, 2013
  Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean?

• Unsettled weather pattern ahead

  Published on March 28, 2012
  A cool, unsettled weather pattern is likely across the Great Lakes region through early next week.

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  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.

• Registration now open for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on November 14, 2013
  Looking to brush up on your pest management skills? Register now to ensure your spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• 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

• 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.

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  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.