MSU Extension Sheep & Goats

News

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  USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

  Published on September 19, 2023
  Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.

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  El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

  Published on September 19, 2023
  La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.

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  Why test soil in the fall?

  Published on August 28, 2023
  Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.

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  External parasites of goats

  Published on August 22, 2023
  External parasites of goats can cause a loss of production throughout the year. Producers should be aware of the potential parasites and be ready to treat their animals when necessary.

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  Making the most of low hay yields

  Published on August 7, 2023
  In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.

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  Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

  Published on August 2, 2023
  Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.

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  MSU Extension Beginner Grazing School - August 22-23

  Published on August 1, 2023
  A grazing school for beef, dairy and small ruminant producers will be held at the MSU Extension Lake City Research Center August 22 - 23, 2023.

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  Dealing with drought-stressed forages

  Published on July 6, 2023
  Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields?

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  Making the grade - county fair carcass contests

  Published on June 19, 2023
  Carcass contests at county fairs can help connect youth livestock exhibitors to the value of livestock production.

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  MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals

  Published on May 25, 2023
  Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.