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Reconditioning overly dry soybeans is profitable but risky
Published on October 27, 2022
Recommendations for adding value to overly dry soybeans and reducing the risks when reconditioning them. -
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch
Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved. -
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022
Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022
Published on October 26, 2022
At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season. -
Dairy Spotlight: Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa
Published on October 25, 2022
Paola Bacigaupo Sanguesa: MSU Extension dairy educator focusing on dairy milk quality and dairy management. -
Dairy Spotlight: Wei Liao
Published on October 25, 2022
Professor and director of the Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center. -
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame
Published on October 25, 2022
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema of Blanchard were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on September 10, 2022. -
Carla McLachlan: Behind the scenes at the Michigan Dairy Expo
Published on October 24, 2022
Carla McLachlan has been instrumental in the success of Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days and Michigan Dairy Expo for more than 25 years. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
This week's weather has been very cool and rainy. Harvest of late season varieties is underway, including Fuji and Evercrisp.