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Checklist to prepare 4-H animal project facilities for winter weather
Published on October 27, 2016
Ten items to check for and do before winter weather arrives when you have or are getting 4-H animal projects. -
Looking forward with your livestock 4-H club
Published on October 21, 2016
Recognize successes, set SMART goals and achieve club success each year with the help of MSU Extension resources. -
Remote pilot in command certification for commercial drone operators
Published on October 20, 2016
Landmark changes to the small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) rule provide an easier path for commercial drone operators to secure FAA certification. -
Fall fencing for livestock
Published on October 17, 2016
Fall is a great time to build a new fence and repair old lines. -
Second year hay fertilizer and lime demonstration in Chippewa County
Published on October 14, 2016
On-farm demonstration looks at second year carry-over effect of single year fertilization versus repeat fertilization in second year. -
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers looking for 2017 host farm families
Published on October 10, 2016
In Michigan, Breakfast on the Farm began in 2009 when Tony and Patti Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy, offered to host the first event in Clinton County. Since then, 34 other farm families have hosted events all over Michigan. -
Cutting costs in calf raising
Published on October 5, 2016
Calves are a large expense, and it is wise to evaluate calf raising to ensure costs are under control. -
Michigan 4-H members compete in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Published on October 3, 2016
Four youth prepare for their final contest as 4-H members during World Dairy Expo on Oct. 3, 2016. -
Inches from greatness
Published on September 28, 2016
All it takes is a few small refinements to take your dairy from very good to great. -
Pain relief may help newborn calves
Published on September 28, 2016
Treating newborn calves with low cost NSAIDs, such as meloxicam, shows promise in getting calves off to a good start.