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Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.
Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
What does a herd health plan look like?

Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
Michigan hay supplies and prices for the spring season

Published on April 8, 2020
Prices are holding higher than a year ago and supplies are tight for high quality hay, but lower quality hay can be found.
Upper Peninsula winter 2020 forage program offered as online recordings

Published on April 6, 2020
The Recipes for Forage Success meeting cancelled at Escanaba and Mass City is now available in recorded segments online.
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
What should you do when bring home your 4-H project animal?

Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.
March is frost seeding month in Michigan

Published on March 10, 2020
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality.