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New Planning Commissioner Training series launched in partnership with Planetizen Courses
Published on June 28, 2021
Virtual training series provides citizen planners with the tools and resources to effectively work alongside professional planners on behalf of their communities. -
MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course
Published on June 27, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers. -
MSU Research Team Leaves Lasting Impact on Malian Food Security Outlook
Published on June 25, 2021
The Mali Food Security Policy Research Program has come to an end but leaves behind a lasting legacy of agricultural policy research and capacity development. -
Weekly Beet - June 25, 2021
Published on June 25, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities. -
Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on June 25, 2021
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by October 15. -
Managing perennial pastures to withstand drought
Published on June 24, 2021
Plan ahead to ensure grazing lasts as long as possible. -
MSU’s Michigan Water School receives $100K grant from Erb Family Foundation to partner with the National Charrette Institute
Published on June 24, 2021
Water School helps local and state officials and others increase their knowledge about water management and gain access to tools and resources to help impact their local economy. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 24, 2021
A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes. -
Agricultural Trade Policy Institute becomes 11th Member of ReNAPRI
Published on June 23, 2021
ATPI aims to be a leading voice in producing evidence-based research in Namibia while at the same supporting policy makers, civil society and the Namibian private sector with data driven policy analysis. -
Wonmin Sohn, Assistant professor at MSU Landscape Architecture, receives $326K HUD grant for “Development of Comprehensive Climate Vulnerability Resilience Capacity Indexes for Enhancing Urban Recovery in Midwestern Communities”
Published on June 23, 2021
The project output will contribute to an effective allocation of limited recovery funding, ensuring that the most damaged communities and those lagging in recovery will receive what is needed. -
Clemens Food Group makes $100,000 gift to MSU Pavilion Expansion
Published on June 23, 2021
Clemens Food Group has made a gift to support MSU’s Project RAISE, an initiative to expand the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. The gift brings pledges and gifts to support the project to $1 million. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 1: Annual cicadas
Published on June 23, 2021
The cicadas you don’t need to wait 17 years to see and hear emerge every year in Michigan. -
Protecting the Au Sable River
Published on June 23, 2021
As climate change and invasive species continue to threaten Michigan’s fisheries, MSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are working together to assess the resilience of the iconic trout stream. -
2021 CANR Golfing for Scholarships event raises $7,500 for CANR scholarships, student activities and alumni programs
Published on June 23, 2021
The 2021 CANR Golfing for Scholarships virtual event was held June 8-21, 2021. Thanks to our golfers and sponsors, $7,500 was raised for the ANR Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, CANR student activities and alumni programs! -
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients
Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career. -
KBS Welcomes Postdoctoral Researcher to Robertson Lab
Published on June 23, 2021
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community is excited to welcome—virtually, for now—Dr. Tian Guo, who is joining the Robertson Lab as a postdoctoral research associate. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 21, 2021
Published on June 23, 2021
Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and rose chafer are actively feeding. Gypsy moth are an issue in some locations. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 23, 2021
Grape bloom continues in northern Michigan and is ending in southern regions. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites. -
Eating insects — safely
Published on June 22, 2021
Food safety concerns and considerations when it comes to edible insects. -
MSU Extension awarded Platinum DEI badge
Published on June 22, 2021
This top award recognizes work done in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the 2019-2020 academic year.