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Online farm stress training is free and open to the public
Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times -
What is the difference between table salt and sea salt?
Published on July 28, 2022
The difference between table salt and sea salt as far as health may surprise you. -
2022 Nature's Engineers Camp: Day 3
Published on July 28, 2022
Fishing, Bees, and slices of Zucchini! -
West central Michigan small fruit update - July 28, 2022
Published on July 28, 2022
Blueberry harvest is in full swing under intense heat. Following OSHA and GAPs recommendations helps to prevent heat related illnesses among farmworkers. -
Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned
Published on July 28, 2022
Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 28, 2022
Published on July 28, 2022
A short reprieve from the hot weather will end over the weekend, but dry conditions are likely to persist into the first half of August, potentially impacting corn pollination in late-planted fields and seed fill in earlier-maturing corn and soybean. -
988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched
Published on July 27, 2022
Emergency mental health help is available with the launch of the 988 number. -
2022 Nature's Engineers Camp: Day 2
Published on July 27, 2022
Rock Climbing, Dam Building, and lots of Eating! -
MSU Great Lakes Leadership Academy honors recipient of the William Milliken Leadership for the Common Good Award
Published on July 27, 2022
Former Great Lakes Leadership Academy director, Vicki Pontz, received the 2022 William Milliken Leadership for the Common Good Award. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 27, 2022
Published on July 27, 2022
Hedging at the right time can maintain your canopy young and active at the end of the growing season. -
Education pays in lower unemployment rates and higher wages
Published on July 27, 2022
With additional educational attainment comes higher wages and lower unemployment; however, some fields of training are more lucrative than others, and research should be done to ensure that a prospective field can offer the lifestyle one desires. -
Four steps to help youth write a resume
Published on July 27, 2022
Michigan State University Extension suggests four steps to help youth begin to write a resume. -
PRCI STAAARS plus fellows third cohort share initial research presentations
Published on July 26, 2022
As part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI), four STAAARS+ teams gave lightening talks on their research topics -
Nature's Engineers Camp: Day 1
Published on July 26, 2022
Let's start the week of fun! -
Global and cultural education help youth make connections: Part 1
Published on July 26, 2022
Outline for a 6-session class or club focused on strengthening global and cultural competencies. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported. -
Trending – Mycotoxins
Published on July 26, 2022
There are many all-natural toxins in the environment. In this post, we look at mycotoxins. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Beef calf weaning management to prepare your calves for future success
Published on July 26, 2022
Weaning is a stressful time for calves. Staging preconditioning practices can reduce stress and allow for more successful post-weaning growth. -
MSU AgBioResearch scientist seeks synergy for agricultural industry and its partners
Published on July 26, 2022
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professor Wei Liao focuses sustainability efforts on developing methods to turn waste into energy