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Return of the Coronavirus Relief Programs for agriculture - Webinar Recording Available
Published on February 19, 2021
Through this recorded webinar you will learn about new legislation and program changes to assist farmers. -
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems
Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.” -
Updates for obtaining official identification for exhibition swine in 2021
Published on January 5, 2021
Changes in acquiring official identification for show pigs. -
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather
Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters. -
Showcasing the science in animal science
Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production. -
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history. -
Annual Summary Report on antimicrobials sold for use in food-producing animals: key findings for swine producers
Published on October 23, 2020
Based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most recent Summary Report, sales of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock increased moderately in 2018 when compared to 2017. -
MSU hosts virtual field day on precision livestock farming
Published on September 21, 2020
Michigan State University hosted a precision livestock farming virtual field day Wednesday, Oct. 7. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Training program prepares responders for livestock transportation accidents
Published on September 14, 2020
After several accidents with livestock trailers in Michigan and neighboring states in recent years, MSU Extension educators brought their expertise together to create a training program to deal with the challenge. -
Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak
Published on August 3, 2020
This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19
Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living
Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth
Published on July 16, 2020
This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject. -
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?
Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning
Published on July 16, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.