MSU Extension Dairy

News

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  Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

  Published on June 2, 2025
  Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.

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  Making better decisions sooner: A conversation with Jennifer Walker of Kinder Ground

  Published on May 30, 2025
  Choosing what's best for a calf can be emotionally difficult, but with clear decision trees, proper training and open communication, farm teams can act confidently and ensure the right outcomes for animal care.

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  Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

  Published on May 22, 2025
  Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.

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  Turning data into better decisions for growth, health and welfare in dairy calves through precision livestock technology

  Published on May 22, 2025
  Precision tools are helping dairy farms move beyond herd averages by tracking growth, health and behavior in real time to make smarter, calf-focused decisions that improve welfare, weaning and long-term performance.

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  Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

  Published on May 16, 2025
  Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.

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  Managing heat stress in heifers: Protecting performance from calf to cow

  Published on May 13, 2025
  Understanding how heat stress affects youngstock, in-utero and beyond and implementing targeted cooling and nutrition strategies can help producers safeguard both current and future herd performance.

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  Rethinking calf hutch environments: Managing microclimates to improve health and welfare

  Published on May 12, 2025
  Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.

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  She’s weaned, now what? Setting heifers up for success in their post-weaning transition

  Published on May 12, 2025
  Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.

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  Calf transportation: Managing risk from the road to the ranch

  Published on May 9, 2025
  Just like when we inspect our vehicles before a big trip, we need to also make sure calves are prepared and healthy for their trip on the road.

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  Charlevoix Cheese Company recognized with 2025 Start-Up to Watch Award at Making It In Michigan Conference

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Persistence pays off for farmstead cheese entrepreneurs.