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MSU Extension hosts educational webinar series to help sheep and goat farmers understand how to implement parasite control programs
Published on March 14, 2024
MSU Extension offers information on deworming practices and how to avoid resistant worm populations in your herd. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1
Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color. -
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP
Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Stay in the same field with grazing terms
Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices. -
Four steps to prepare for small ruminant kidding and lambing
Published on December 13, 2023
With kidding and lambing season right around the corner, owners should prepare their animals to get the best outcome. -
Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator
Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting. -
Pasture Walks are a great way to spend an evening
Published on November 17, 2023
The Summer of 2023 proved to be a great year for pasture walks, if you don’t know what a pasture walk is, keep reading.