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When temperatures soar, MSU Extension has answers to help you keep cool

Published on July 1, 2026
MSU Extension’s expert guidance and resources can help Michiganders navigate the impacts of extreme heat at home, on the farm, and outdoors.
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.
MSU AgBioResearch funds three projects to advance health, food systems and community well-being

Published on June 29, 2026
The projects are funded through the Growing Healthy Together Initiative, an AgBioResearch-led program established in February 2026 to solve complex health challenges through transdisciplinary research.
Want to meet a cow? Tour the new MSU Dairy Facility

Published on June 29, 2026
Learn about the dairy farm and current research projects.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Dairy farm labor shortages, adaptation strategies and preferences for workforce policy options

Published on June 22, 2026
Dairy farms face unique challenges around labor shortages.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 18, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Anti-inflammatories and antimicrobial resistance

Published on June 18, 2026
Responsibly treating mastitis benefits cow health and the environment.
Can generative AI detect pain in calves?

Published on June 18, 2026
New technology may assist in pain assessment.
PFAS in dairy farming

Published on June 18, 2026
MSU Extension is here to help producers impacted by PFAS contamination.