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Trending – Organic Foods
Published on July 12, 2022
In this post, we look at the popular organic food labels and explore what it means (and doesn’t mean) for an ingredient to be organic certified. -
Ukraine farming, from revolution to revolution: A personal experience
Published on July 12, 2022
MSU Extension dairy educator reflects on his time in Ukraine. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Summer calf care reminders
Published on July 12, 2022
Tips on how to keep your calves cool and hydrated during the summer months to promote growth, reduce illness, and stave off heat stress. -
A family fishing tradition brings fun, fond memories and some good eats!
Published on July 12, 2022
A freshwater feast is as simple and easy as: catch fish, clean fish, pan fry fish – and then eat fish while enjoying time with family. If you haven't tried it before, this summer is a great time to start. -
Managing invasive species on your property may feel overwhelming – but your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) can help.
Published on July 12, 2022
Free webinar July 27 will share identification tips and demonstrate treatment tricks for common invasives including garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and several invasive shrubs. -
2022 Wild Animal Camp: Day 1
Published on July 11, 2022
Check out all the exciting things we did on our first day of Wild Animal Camp! -
Taking time for immersion
Published on July 11, 2022
NCI’s director Holly Madill shares her thoughts on where ‘slow work’ and charrettes intersect. -
Sulfur Deficiency in Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Alfalfa
Published on July 11, 2022
New article now available! -
Soil Bacterial Community Composition following cover crops and corn nitrogen management
Published on July 11, 2022
New article now available! -
MSU partners with NASA to learn more about trees outside of forests
Published on July 11, 2022
Forestry Professor David Skole receives $2 million grant to examine carbon storage potential and economic impact of tree systems on rural and agricultural lands -
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives state funding for updated dairy, greenhouse facilities
Published on July 8, 2022
The university will receive $53 million in state funding to update the dairy and greenhouse facilities. -
Important changes to note in the dairy calf and heifer association’s 2020 gold standards
Published on July 8, 2022
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has created the Gold Standards, a set of recommendations to help producers take the best care of their youngstock with actionable benchmarks. -
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5
Published on July 7, 2022
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are now available. -
Turning babysitting into a business
Published on July 7, 2022
Many teens don’t think of themselves as entrepreneurs, but with a few business skills and some initiative, they can increase their profits and abilities. -
MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research
Published on July 7, 2022
Addie Thompson, an assistant professor of maize genetics and genomics, leads the project. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 7, 2022
Published on July 7, 2022
Rain events earlier this week greatly improved the situation for crops throughout most of the region, although there were definite winners and losers with rainfall totals. Wheat harvest should commence in the coming week as fields dry out. -
Can a babysitter be an entrepreneur?
Published on July 7, 2022
Thinking of this popular summer job as a business can increase skills and profits. -
Keep naloxone on hand to save a life
Published on July 6, 2022
Having naloxone available and ready to use can help save a life. -
Green Science Adventure Camp: Day 5
Published on July 6, 2022
Tie Dye Fri Day! The final day for Green Science Adventure Camp FUN!