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Need a farm business plan? Start here

Published on December 5, 2025
Read along for a quick overview of the what, why and how of writing a farm business plan.
Beneficial effects of feeding ionophores on feedlot cattle performance and health

Published on December 4, 2025
Ionophores modulate the digestive tract environment resulting in improved cattle health and performance.
Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026

Published on December 4, 2025
Don’t miss out on information that can help protect your farm and boost your bottom line.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on November 24, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.
Seven Michigan counties qualify for Livestock Forage Disaster payments

Published on November 21, 2025
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have dealt with loss of forage due to drought.
MSU Extension launches new beginning farmer resource at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 13, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is a new jointly created resource from MSU Extension and USDA.
New MSU dairy facility welcomes first continuing education event

Published on October 30, 2025
The dairy facility offers space for teaching, community engagement and networking.
Larry Chapin recognized as an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy and Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Published on October 23, 2025
Chapin’s 40-year career at Michigan State University supported dairy cattle teaching and research, student success, and dairy farm compliance.
Dr. Christine Baes deliveres the 2025 Dr. H Allen and Ann Tucker lecture

Published on October 22, 2025
University of Guelph professor discussed opportunities and challenges in sustainable dairy genomics.
Dairy Spotlight: Xufei Yang

Published on October 22, 2025
Yang researches agricultural applications of air quality, including biofilter development and particulate matter characterization.