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New MSU research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle
Published on May 14, 2024
Support for the project will be provided through capacity funding from USDA NIFA and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
With tree fruit setting we are moving into preparation for summer cover sprays. -
Remembering Dr. Joseph Vargas
Published on May 13, 2024
The CANR Spartan community commemorates the impactful life and enduring legacy of Joseph Vargas -
Can we grow morel mushrooms for fun and profit?
Published on May 13, 2024
SARE-funded project proves fruitful despite low yields -
When is it safe to clean up my yard this spring?
Published on May 13, 2024
Spring garden cleanup that protects pollinators. -
Antibiotic use in swine production
Published on May 13, 2024
Why new regulations are a double-edged sword. -
Salmonella Declared an Adulterant
Published on May 10, 2024
USDA's FSIS declared Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when they exceed a threshold of one colony forming unit per gram or higher. -
Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development
Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. -
Growth performance, carcass traits and feeder calf value of beef × Holstein and Holstein feedlot steers
Published on May 10, 2024
Breeding beef sires to dairy dams can result in steers with a beef-type conformation, adding value over Holstein steers. -
Get your fiber without the flatulence
Published on May 10, 2024
Follow these tips to consume the fiber you need without experiencing the flatulence you do not. -
Staying safe in the milking parlor: Mitigating risk of HPAI infection
Published on May 10, 2024
Enhancing bio security practices in the milking parlor can mitigate the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in farm workers. -
Arthritis awareness
Published on May 10, 2024
Building understanding, empathy and support for people with arthritis. -
BUG Project Field Day in Detroit
Published on May 10, 2024
MSU-Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation will host a free afternoon of fun on Aug. 10, where attendees can learn about the importance of pollinator management in urban spaces. -
“It’s the right thing to do”: Comfort station for nursing parents at Michigan fair
Published on May 9, 2024
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Carol Bublitz collaborates with community partners to create a designated private and clean space for nursing parents at St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair. -
Regional wheat field days offered in Gratiot and Huron counties
Published on May 9, 2024
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you. -
Testing dairy cows for HPAI
Published on May 9, 2024
On Monday, April 29, USDA required that all lactating cows being shipped across state lines have a negative test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), what all does it mean and how does a farmer get that done? -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 9, 2024
Published on May 9, 2024
Crops are starting to emerge. Wheat hit Feekes 10 and alfalfa weevil feeding continues. -
Wheat watchers week of May 6, 2024
Published on May 9, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.