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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website. -
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees. -
Enhancing dairy farm performance through a focus on calf health
Published on January 1, 2019
One area that needs more attention is calf health, according to Angel Abuelo, assistant professor in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. -
Get ready for the upcoming Field Crop Production Update in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
On Jan. 14, 2019, Lenawee County will host the MSU Extension Field Crop Production Update. Don’t miss this chance to learn what to expect for the 2019 crop season. -
Year-end fertilizer prices
Published on December 28, 2018
The year-end retail prices of all major fertilizers were higher in 2018 compared to 2017, according to USDA statistics. -
Corn yield response to multiple nitrogen fertilizer application rates at V9 stage in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
No significant yield difference was observed across all late-season nitrogen rates. The greatest return to nitrogen and lowest nitrogen use efficiency was obtained with a single nitrogen application of 70 pounds applied pre-plant with anhydrous ammonia. -
Campus tours offer students opportunity to explore options
Published on December 26, 2018
MSU’s Institute of Agriculture Technology partners with community college locations to offer unique collegiate experiences for students. -
Fresh and clean for spring in the greenhouse
Published on December 21, 2018
Cultural practices to help reduce the risk of outbreaks in floriculture crops. -
Understanding the biology behind GMOs can help consumers evaluate GMO safety
Published on December 21, 2018
What are GMOs and are they safe to eat? -
Genetic engineering works because DNA is similar
Published on December 20, 2018
All organisms translate DNA the same way, making it possible for any organism to read DNA from even unrelated organisms.