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Improving dairy calf pain mitigation

Published on February 10, 2026
A machine-learning system works to identify calves experiencing pain post-disbudding.
Introduction to the application package for USDA FSA programs

Published on February 10, 2026
Learn about necessary forms and documents before your first visit to a USDA Farm Service Agency office.
Delayed milk ejection and reduced milk yield

Published on February 10, 2026
Delayed milk ejection can affect milking efficiency, cow comfort and a dairy farm’s bottom line.
Spartan Dairy Newsletter Michigan dairy recognition

Published on February 10, 2026
The Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference executive committee members contribute to Michigan’s dairy industry.
Using conservation easements within farm succession planning

Published on February 9, 2026
Join our webinar to learn from land conservancy experts about using conservation easements.
Using the Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production Study

Published on February 9, 2026
MSU Extension is holding a webinar to assist in applying the results to your farm’s numbers.
Dairy spotlight: Alycia Bales

Published on February 9, 2026
Bales is a recent graduate from the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University.
Dairy spotlight: Beth Ventura

Published on February 6, 2026
Ventura is an animal welfare scientist passionate about building animal welfare capacity and skills amongst students training for careers with animals, with particular attention to veterinary students.
Recording of using the 2025 Michigan chestnut cost of production study webinar is now available

Published on February 5, 2026
This recorded webinar provides an overview of the chestnut cost of production study and describes the enterprise budgets, covering profit analysis for hand-picked and machine-harvested production.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.