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2017 Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: making the energy conservation investment
Published on January 19, 2017
Farmers say Return on Investment is the most important consideration. -
Economics, hoof care, milk quality and nutrition sessions offered at GLRDC
Published on January 16, 2017
Registration closes soon for Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, which will be held Feb. 2-4 at Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Thomas Bailey, Charlie Arnot and Chad Frahm to headline Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
Published on January 9, 2017
Conference will be held Feb. 2-4 in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Focusing on the first 24 hours of a dairy calf’s life
Published on January 9, 2017
MSU Extension highlights key factors in managing newborn dairy calves during the first 24 hours of their life at upcoming meetings. The educational dairy program will be offered at 6 locations across the state during January and February. -
What are dairy farmers doing to ensure cows health
Published on January 6, 2017
Many of the milk co-ops in the United States are adopting the National FARM program to ensure responsible management and welfare. -
Feed bunk stocking density can impact dairy cow productivity
Published on January 5, 2017
When the feed bunk is overstocked it can have negative impacts on profits. -
What are safe feeding levels for mycotoxin contaminated corn?
Published on January 4, 2017
Vomitoxin levels in the Michigan corn crop. -
Combine books and food for fun: Dairy
Published on December 29, 2016
Help children learn about making deposits into their bone banks by combining a dairy themed book and a snack. -
Getting veterans involved in agriculture
Published on December 27, 2016
The Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference on March 7 in Escanaba will offer free registration to three Upper Peninsula veterans interested in farming as a career. -
Make a resolution to educate our non-farm cousins about how we produce their food
Published on December 24, 2016
Farmers are a knowledgeable, trustworthy resource for friends, neighbors and relatives.