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Quick response critical to reducing impacts of manure spills

Published on September 22, 2026
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
Building Michigan’s Resilience, One Trained Responder at a Time

Published on September 18, 2026
MSU Extension’s ERAIL program prepares first responders to safely manage livestock during storms, power outages and other high-impact events, not just accidents on the road.
Equine History at MSU: Part 2 – Percheron draft horses

Published on September 17, 2026
This second article in this series focuses on draft horse history at MSU.
Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work

Published on September 16, 2026
Farm safety resources to help farm owners, workers and families turn tragedy into practical steps for preventing serious injuries and deaths.
Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center

Published on September 16, 2026
MSU alumna Samantha Black returns to lead the Horse Teaching and Research Center.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings

Published on September 9, 2026
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in person by MSU Extension.
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on September 2, 2026
MSU Extension's Breakfast on the Farm event returns on July 10, 2027, in Clayton, Michigan.
Without M-AAA, Michigan ag industries would be ‘more desperate’ searching for research and education

Published on September 2, 2026
For more than a decade, M-AAA has helped MSU researchers and educators generate over $960 million in economic impacts for Michigan.
Eastern equine encephalitis

Published on August 31, 2026
Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.