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Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm
Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns
Published on November 21, 2018
Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns. -
Colostrum from first lactation heifers: Feed it or dump it?
Published on October 31, 2018
Conventionally, colostrum from heifers having their first calf is regarded as lower quality in comparison to older cows. However, colostrum from first lactation animals should not immediately be discounted as inferior. -
Alternative calcium options instead of milk
Published on October 18, 2018
Calcium is an essential nutrient to the body, however some people’s bodies may reject milk. There are alternative options to receive calcium, other than milk. -
Pursley Recipient of NAAB 2018 Research Award
Published on October 15, 2018
Dr. Richard Pursley has been named the 2018 National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award recipient. -
A day to recognize farmers
Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships. -
AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology
Published on October 3, 2018
AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology. -
Feed management: Drought stressed corn silage
Published on October 3, 2018
Choppers are out on multiple fields across Michigan, but what adjustment are needed when chopping and feeding drought stressed corn? -
Consider a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves
Published on October 3, 2018
Giving a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves can help increase successful passive transfer. -
Educating Michigan youth about the dairy industry
Published on October 1, 2018
Thumb Dairy Odyssey Days was created with help from a Huron County 4-H member to educate area youth who want to learn more about agriculture and careers in the dairy industry.