News
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Reducing antibiotic use and mastitis occurrence through employee training
Published on February 22, 2018
A research team led by MSU researchers is working on a way to help lower the incidence of mastitis on dairy farms through a relatively simple concept: employee training. -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
Forages poised to be shining star for field crop profitability in 2018 for Michigan
Published on February 16, 2018
Forage meetings throughout Michigan during March 2018 will highlight profitability opportunities with alfalfa and corn silages for farmers. -
2017 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report now available
Published on February 14, 2018
Forage producers can increase profitability by using the best forage varieties available. -
2018 Dairy Farmer of the Year Award: Oesch family
Published on February 13, 2018
Fred, Jeff, Tom, Tom Jr., and Matt Oesch, and Annie Oesch-Link manage the SwissLane Farms dairy in Alto, MI. -
Michigan manure hauler certification program
Published on February 12, 2018
Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators. -
Navigating a challenging farm economy
Published on February 12, 2018
Understand the financial basics of your farm operation and the several tools available to help you weather these lean economic times at this March 2, 2018, meeting in St. Joseph County. -
Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd
Published on February 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules. -
SwissLane Farms family named 2018 Dairy Farmers of the Year
Published on February 8, 2018
The Oesch family is recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry. -
Make no assumptions about credit availability
Published on February 7, 2018
The playing field is changing and the assumptions that many farmers have made in the past about spring planting credit lines may be outdated. It is time to act!