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CANR community ranks fifth for fundraising efforts on MSU Give Green Day
Published on March 16, 2023
Overall, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) was the fifth largest unit in fundraising efforts and the fourth most successful project across the university during the 2023 Give Green Day. -
Mechanical seed coat damage in dry beans and its effect on end-use product quality
Published on March 16, 2023
Useful information for dry bean growers and processors to better understand mechanical seed coat damages and ways to prevent it. -
Food engineering alum provides leadership gift for Give Green Day
Published on March 16, 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) alumna Cassaundra Edwards, ’94 food engineering, together with two additional alumnae gave a collective $10,000 in leadership gifts to double the impact for students on Give Green Day. -
Fortin & DeAngelo at FDLI's Dietary Supplement Safety and Regulation Conference
Published on March 16, 2023
Join us in D.C. or online for FDLI's Dietary Supplement Safety and Regulation Conference, this March 23-24. -
Challenges facing Michigan local governments
Published on March 16, 2023
Since the late 1990’s Michigan local governments have experienced significant fiscal setbacks in their ability to provide critical public services to the residents of Michigan. -
Are 2x2 starter fertilizer programs profitable in soybeans?
Published on March 16, 2023
On-farm research results from 2021 and 2022 show that 2x2 starter fertilizers decreased net income more often than they increased it. -
Plant science at the dinner table – Spinach
Published on March 16, 2023
National Spinach Day is March 26, which is a great time to sow spinach in Michigan. Spinach is a cool season herb and is always a spring or fall crop. -
Maximizing soybean income with high input prices
Published on March 16, 2023
Research results will help soybean producers maximize income in 2023 despite high input costs. -
Harvard sustainability scholar to deliver William W. Taylor Distinguished Lecture
Published on March 16, 2023
William C. Clark will speak on "Sustainability Science: Toward a synthesis" on March 29 on Zoom. -
Tribal stewards: Changing the narrative—fire as a friend
Published on March 16, 2023
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Inland Fish and Wildlife Department has begun work on a new and ambitious project involving fire, or better described as Ishkode, in the Anishinaabe language of Anishinaabemowin. -
Plant science at the dinner table – Rhubarb
Published on March 16, 2023
Rhubarb is one of the first plants harvested in Michigan gardens and is an early spring treat. It is technically a vegetable, but in the United States, it is eaten as a fruit. Many people call rhubarb the “pie plant.” -
Interior design alum provides leadership gift for Give Green Day
Published on March 16, 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) alumna Valerie Wright, ’89 interior design, together with two additional alumnae gave a collective $10,000 in leadership gifts to double the impact for students on Give Green Day. -
Exploring your world: Snow day fun
Published on March 16, 2023
Enjoy a snow day with youth and some fun snow activities. -
Lauren Cooper to Fill New Role as Chief Conservation Officer with Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Published on March 15, 2023
FCCP Founder and Director, Lauren Cooper will be moving to a new role as Chief Conservation Officer with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative -
Lily leaf beetles continue to spread in Michigan
Published on March 14, 2023
Monitor lilies throughout Michigan’s growing season for signs of lily leaf beetle larvae, feeding damage or eggs. -
Dirt to Glass 2023: Unlocking the potential of Michigan’s grape and wine industry
Published on March 14, 2023
The Dirt to Glass conference on Aug. 24-25 brings international expertise to Traverse City, Michigan. -
How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter
Published on March 14, 2023
Large insect populations are possible this year, but many factors determine overwintering survival and success. -
FCCP Team Members Present Program Offerings to Students Attending Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon
Published on March 14, 2023
FCCP team members, Daphna Gadoth-Goodman and Adrianna Sutton, spoke with students from Mt. Hood Community College to provide an overview of the Forest Carbon and Climate Program. -
Fighting food insecurity as added SNAP benefits expire
Published on March 13, 2023
As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — benefits are reduced for many Michiganders, food budgeting resources and tips can make a big difference in addressing food insecurity. -
Everyday Toxicology – Thresholds Overview
Published on March 13, 2023
In this series, we look at a critical toxicological concept that underpins the regulations and safety standards that keep the products we use and consume safe: Thresholds.