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Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
Wanted: Good gatekeepers
Published on December 8, 2015
Keeping the udder gates well-defended against intruders. -
Improved feed efficiency in dairy cattle is on the horizon, thanks to genomic progress
Published on December 5, 2015
Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch scientists are working to bring that cost down by combining genomics and nutrition science in an effort to breed cows that require less food to produce the same volume of milk. -
Reducing energy expenses
Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. -
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training
Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan. -
Nutritious nibbles: Cheese pairings for the holidays
Published on December 3, 2015
No matter what you celebrate this winter, remember to include cheese as a nutritious offering among other delicious snacks. -
Employee mastitis lessons – delivered to your mailbox
Published on December 3, 2015
Need some help in providing on-going training for your parlor employees? Here is some practical help. -
Spartan students assist a farmer with mobility issues
Published on December 1, 2015
MSU Mechanical Engineering students help AgrAbilty through capstone project. -
Warming rooms for newborn dairy calves
Published on November 24, 2015
Producers are finding health advantages to placing newborn calves in a warm environment where they can be quickly dried and cared for during their first few hours. -
In dairy farming, some things change, some don’t
Published on November 19, 2015
As you look around the area at farms, some changes from times past are evident even from the road.