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Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state. -
Ray Gurley
Published on May 18, 2021
As Director of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Policy at the Michigan Forest Products Council, I work to advocate for Michigan’s largest landowners and fiber sourcing mills in developing state forest policy. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Hot, dry conditions this week will accelerate apple growth and development. -
Dickinson County 4-H alum creates endowment to support his local program
Published on May 18, 2021
Richard J. Pollard established the Dickinson County 4-H Endowment -
High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot
Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
Landscape architecture student combines science with design
Published on May 18, 2021
Student Claire Schleusener is interested in creating ecologically stable spaces help support connections with the natural world. -
Wizarding world of 4-H connects youth with similar interests
Published on May 18, 2021
Over the past year, many have had to adapt to a new virtual reality. Kathryn Duffy found virtual 4-H clubs filled a void for her seventh-grade daughter, Maddie. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Weather conditions are improving and warm temperatures are arriving, but drought conditions remain unchanged. -
Anna Boruszewski
Published on May 18, 2021
I am the one and only GIS Analyst for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), helping outfield personnel, both agriculture and forestry. -
Caleb Spall awarded prestigious industry scholarship
Published on May 18, 2021
Caleb plans to use the scholarship funds to share his research and learn more about the industry at domestic and international conferences. -
4-H Foundation board approves new strategic plan
Published on May 18, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year strategic plan in early 2021. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
Examining the relationship between sleep and health outcomes in students
Published on May 18, 2021
New Michigan State University research analyzes stress effects on sleep quality and diet during the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
Trending – Mung Bean Protein
Published on May 17, 2021
In our last posts, we looked at soybean proteins and potato proteins used in alternative meats. In this post, we take a look at mung bean protein. -
Cooking for Crowds is available as an online course
Published on May 17, 2021
This virtual program is designed to educate volunteers who prepare food for their organization or the public as part of fundraisers or events. -
Grad Spotlight: Hanna Carlson
Published on May 17, 2021
Hanna is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program. -
Setting Up the Okta Verify App
Published on May 17, 2021
Instructions for how to set up the Okta Verify app for multi-factor authentication with MSU services. -
Setting Up Text (SMS) Authentication
Published on May 17, 2021
Instructions for setting up text message (SMS) based multi-factor authentication for MSU Services. -
Fire destroys feed barn at MSU Dairy Cattle Center
Published on May 16, 2021
A fire broke out in a feed barn at the Michigan State University Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.