News
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Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie
Published on March 1, 2023
Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming. -
March is frost seeding month in Michigan
Published on February 20, 2023
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality. -
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10. -
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier. -
Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan
Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan. -
Mindful manure application
Published on November 4, 2022
Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application -
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response. -
Field stockpiling of manure and poultry litter
Published on October 21, 2022
Preparing for field amendment when the time is right. -
Food animal producers will require a veterinary prescription to access over-the-counter antibiotics
Published on October 10, 2022
Producers need to establish a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian. -
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public
Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times