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Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 4: Global Food Security Index
Published on September 22, 2016
The 2016 Global Food Security Index reports most countries made modest improvements in the past five years. Long-term threats need to be addressed to sustain this progress. -
Employee recruitment: intentional and continuous
Published on September 21, 2016
The recruiting and hiring process are both important parts in forming or sustaining a business. Follow these tips to ensure you are hiring the best person for the job. -
Four Michigan youth compete in National Junior Dairy Management Contest
Published on September 19, 2016
Four Ottawa County youth travel to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to compete at contest during the 2016 All-American Dairy Show. -
Clinton and Calhoun County youth compete in national dairy judging contest
Published on September 19, 2016
Four 4-H members from Clinton and Calhoun counties travel to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to compete in dairy judging contest during the 2016 All-American Dairy Show. -
History of dairy cow breeds: Brown Swiss
Published on September 15, 2016
Learn more about Brown Swiss and the other major dairy cattle breeds in the United States. -
Michigan State seeks 2017 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations
Published on September 14, 2016
The MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is presented annually to a dairy farmer to recognize the recipient’s ongoing efforts at bettering the Michigan dairy industry and surrounding communities. -
New attendance record set at the August 27 Breakfast on the Farm at Hartland Farms
Published on September 8, 2016
With cars as far as one could see, a new attendance record was set at the 35th Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm event. -
Is your calf ready for a truck ride?
Published on September 7, 2016
Learn more about how to safely transport young calves to prevent injury, stress and exposure to pathogens. -
When am I farming, and when am I excavating?
Published on August 22, 2016
There are many underground pipelines delivering natural gas and hazardous liquids on many farms in Michigan. Any farm activity involving soil depth greater than 12 inches should be preceded by an “811 call.” -
Oat and pea forage combinations
Published on August 18, 2016
The maturity of forage pea and oat varieties, relative to each other, makes a difference in the final quality of harvested forage.