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Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2026

Published on December 18, 2025
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.
Michigan 4-H dairy quiz bowl team places fifth at national contest

Published on December 18, 2025
A composite team of Michigan 4-H youth placed fifth overall in the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held during the North American International Livestock Exposition.
Start the new year in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.
Hay! If you grow hay or pastures, MSU Extension needs your advice

Published on December 16, 2025
Your responses to the 2025-2026 forage needs assessment survey are anonymous and confidential.
Kevin Dill named an honoree of the Michigan Dairy and Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Published on December 16, 2025
Dill served as Ag Tech Dairy program coordinator, dairy cattle judging team coach, and as industry representative for the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference.
Explore regenerative agriculture webinar series

Published on December 16, 2025
This series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to help you make informed decisions about regenerative agriculture.
Year-end financial planning for farmers

Published on December 16, 2025
December and January are great months to look at farm financials. You can finish up last year’s accounting, create a balance sheet and get set up to start the new year.
New MSU dairy facility recognized for innovation by Michigan Green Building Collaborative

Published on December 12, 2025
The Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center was recognized as one of the most innovative projects in Michigan in 2025.
Explaining the new H-2A Wage Rule for Michigan growers

Published on December 12, 2025
The H-2A program provides a legal pathway for U.S. agricultural employers to hire seasonal foreign workers when domestic labor is not available.
High-oleic, high reward: A unique opportunity for Michigan soybean farmers

Published on December 11, 2025
High-oleic soybeans offer opportunities for increased profitability not only for soybean farmers but also dairy farmers in Michigan.