MSU Extension Dairy

News

• Into harvest together

  Published on September 13, 2017
  We went to talk with dairy farmers who have an arrangement of harvesting together, here’s what we learned that makes us excited about the possibilities of doing the same.

• How long can I leave this out for?

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Get quick answers to your food safety questions about dairy and other types of food.

• USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.

• How now down cow

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Non-ambulatory cow care is an important part of cattle health.

• Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 4

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Efficiently using resources & bio-controls.

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  Investing in dairy cattle precision technologies

  Published on August 14, 2017
  Investments in dairy cattle precision technologies represent important decisions on dairy farms.

• Agricultural energy efficiency tour: replacing inefficient irrigation systems

  Published on August 9, 2017
  Grand Valley Farm energy efficiency tour highlights multiple energy efficiency practices including center pivot system and low elevation spray application.

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  How will climate change impact the food system? (Part 1)

  Published on August 7, 2017
  An exploration of how climate change may impact food system sectors on local, regional and global scales

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  Focus on forages at MSU Ag Innovation Day

  Published on August 2, 2017
  Educational sessions range from reduced-lignin alfalfa to fitness tracking for cows.

• MSU seeks 2018 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations

  Published on August 1, 2017
  The award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Award Banquet in Feb. 2018.