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Survey indicates a need for large animal veterinary service in Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
MSU Extension asked for feedback from the cattle industry about the apparent lack of and the need for large animal veterinarians in Michigan.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know

Published on May 12, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Postemergence weed control in field crops

Published on May 6, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 14 with an important discussion on postemergence weed control options for field crop production.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle

Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities.
Counseling services for Michigan agricultural workers resume with federal support

Published on April 28, 2026
Counseling services for Michigan’s agricultural community have been restored following a lapse in funding that left many without support.
Using the Swiss cheese principle to increase farm biosecurity

Published on April 27, 2026
A look in the deli section of your grocery store can teach us about biosecurity on the farm.
Solar farms may still be farms

Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
The case for cattle on solar farms

Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.
Do rubber mats on concrete slatted floor feedlot facilities improve cattle welfare and performance?

Published on April 20, 2026
Adding rubber mats to concrete slats reduces lameness and typically improves average daily gain in heavier finishing cattle over 1,000 pounds.