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Identify the signs of highly contagious avian influenza in your small or backyard flock
Published on February 25, 2022
Learn the symptoms of HPAI and strategies to keep your birds healthy. -
The Weekly Beet 02-25-2022
Published on February 25, 2022
In this weeks issue: Various Seminars and Job Announcements. -
Stub length for renewal cuts in high-density apples
Published on February 24, 2022
Research by Todd Einhorn on the impact of stub length on renewal shoots in Gala, Fuji and Honeycrisp. -
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo
Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools. -
Recently retired faculty member creates new endowment for FSHN students to study abroad
Published on February 24, 2022
Won O. Song, Ph.D., MPH, RDN, a recently retired faculty member from the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN), has established a new endowed fund to provide scholarships for FSHN undergraduate students to study abroad. -
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers youth sessions
Published on February 24, 2022
Online opportunities for youth to learn about farm safety, apprenticeship and record keeping. -
International Tree Fruit Association annual conference and tours overview: Seeking the fruit production sweet spot
Published on February 24, 2022
Advanced technologies and commercial production strategies for tree fruit production systems. -
Conflict of interest rules apply to all communities, regardless of size
Published on February 24, 2022
Often a small community struggles to avoid a “conflict of interest” situation – particularly hard because of its small size. But there are not any exceptions or special dispensation due to the size of a community. -
Michigan identifies first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza; Poultry and bird owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts
Published on February 24, 2022
Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern for Michigan residents. -
"We know where they are coming from"
Published on February 23, 2022
MSU Extension's educators and instructors reach refugees and immigrants in a meaningful way. -
Twenty-one Michigan 4-H’ers enjoy the 100th National 4-H Congress
Published on February 23, 2022
Youth from 11 counties traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the 2021 five-day leadership conference. -
Spring seminar series for specialty cut flower growers
Published on February 23, 2022
Online series addresses some of the most commonly asked questions in specialty cut flower production. -
Teaching children to be prepared in emergencies
Published on February 23, 2022
Activity books, videos, and other resources can help parents, caregivers and teachers prepare young children for emergencies. -
Outstanding 4-H volunteers recognized with MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards
Published on February 23, 2022
Two outstanding Michigan 4-H volunteers were honored with 2021-22 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Feb. 19 at MFB’s Growing Together Conference in Grand Rapids. -
WILD WINTER CAMP 2022
Published on February 22, 2022
MSU Tollgate Farm's Wild Winter Camp 2022 Blog -
AAEA Fellow Melinda Smale on inclusion of women in science
Published on February 22, 2022
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, MSU AFRE professor Melinda Smale was interviewed by Crop Trust about the challenges and rewards of being a woman in science. -
2021-2022 Special collection of scientific articles on honey bee research from the Journal of Insect Science
Published on February 22, 2022
A collection of articles on recent honey bee research is available for free online. -
Probiotics & Prebiotics – Microbiome Background
Published on February 21, 2022
As requested by CRIS readership, we’re launching a new series looking at probiotics and prebiotics. This post will provide some background to help us understand how probiotics and prebiotics can impact our health. -
How will the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act impact forests and climate?
Published on February 21, 2022
Graham Diedrich, FCCP graduate research assistant, has written an overview discussing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill titled, "How will the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act impact forests and climate?" -
Curiosity about insects drives this Entomology undergraduate student to share their excitement with others
Published on February 21, 2022
Nate Howder has packed a love of insects into a variety of experiences including volunteering at the Smithsonian and being a leader in reinvigorating the MSU Bug Club.