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Concrete grooving in cattle barns: Keeping your cows in the groove and on all fours
Published on April 23, 2024
Grooving makes a world of difference in preventing slips, falls and injuries for your cows when they’re walking on concrete. Understanding cow behavior will give you clues if you need floor resurfacing. -
AGR makes record contribution to AgrAbility
Published on April 23, 2024
MSU's Alpha Gamma Rho Tau Chapter's record-breaking $34,000 donation to Michigan AgrAbility represented the proceeds of their annual Beef Preview Show, marking the fraternity's continued commitment to supporting farmers with disabilities. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
With a mix of warm and cool conditions, tree phenology has advanced slowly. Peaches are in bloom and sweet cherry bloom has begun in the region. -
Michigan cattle producers’ perceptions of traceability technology
Published on April 23, 2024
Beef cattle and dairy producers across Michigan weigh in on implementing traceability technology in their operations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan. -
Alternatives to Callery pear, an invasive and troublesome landscape tree
Published on April 22, 2024
For homeowners or landscapers in Michigan looking to plant small to medium flowering trees this spring, consider these alternatives to Callery pear. -
Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease
Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI. -
Humans cannot get avian influenza from commercial milk or properly cooked poultry and eggs
Published on April 19, 2024
Safe handling and cooking practices can help eliminate the risk of avian influenza. -
Yikes! Yellow trees? What’s going on here?
Published on April 19, 2024
Soil testing is often the key to diagnosing (and solving) the problem of yellow needles. -
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.