Resources
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MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts for Clean Water
Published on June 20, 2024
MSU Extension’s efforts benefit water quality within and beyond our state by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes. -
MSU Extension Supports Meat Processors in Assuring a Safe Food Supply
Published on June 13, 2024
MSU Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research. -
Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation
Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan. -
Preparing First Responders for Accidents Involving Livestock
Published on June 6, 2024
MSU Extension helps ensure strong, safe communities by providing resources for local governments and law enforcement to keep travelers and our food supply secure when dealing with accidents involving livestock animals. -
Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators
Published on June 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee colony management practices and health outcomes. -
Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Entry Information
Published on June 3, 2024
Entry information for Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days. Includes rules, registration information, and resources to prepare for youth dairy cattle judging, youth dairy quiz bowl, youth dairy management, and youth showmanship and breed shows. -
2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest
Published on May 28, 2024
In this document you will find information & rules regarding the 2024 MI 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest. -
Keeping You and Your Flock Healthy – Information on Avian Influenza
Published on April 18, 2024
Protecting your flock from the entry and spread of diseases is important. Biosecurity practices are ways that you can help limit the spread of disease and reduce the chance of a disease outbreak in your flock. -
Biosecurity for dairy and beef cattle farms
Published on April 12, 2024
Preventive practices and early identification of sick cattle are essential to minimizing the spread of disease amongst individual animals and across herds. -
Beekeeping Assistive Technology
Published on April 9, 2024
A guide with examples of assistive technologies that enable beekeepers with medical impairments to manage hives and sell honey. -
Grass-Finished Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet
Published on April 1, 2024
This worksheet provides examples and calculations for pricing grass-finished freezer beef. -
Grain Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet
Published on April 1, 2024
This worksheet breaks down each of the variables and provides examples on pricing. -
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2024
Published on March 29, 2024
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan in 2024. -
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan
Published on December 11, 2023
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies. -
BQA Cattle Care Tool Kit
Published on September 25, 2023
A resource for cattle producers and herd veterinarians to discuss at herd health visits. -
Transfer of passive immunity in calves evaluation tool
Published on September 15, 2023
Evaluating the transfer of passive immunity in calves is crucial for dairy farmers to ensure herd health and long-term profitability. -
MSU Extension provides workforce development opportunities for the animal agriculture industry
Published on September 6, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides valuable services, programs and information for Michigan’s agriculture industry. -
MSU Extension programs improve animal health
Published on September 5, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides valuable services, programs and information for Michigan’s animal agriculture industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that addresses animal health concerns directly on the farm. -
MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts For Clean Water
Published on July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research. -
Helping Farm Families Transition Their Farm Business to the Next Generation
Published on July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.