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West central Michigan small fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Spring’s early arrival is advancing plant growth and development in most small fruit crops. No winter or spring frost/freeze damage has been observed in blueberries, strawberries and raspberries/blackberries. -
Don Dickmann endows support for junior faculty in the Department of Forestry
Published on April 13, 2021
Emeritus Professor Don Dickmann worked for over 40 years in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry before retiring – not once, but twice – and even then, it didn’t quite stick. -
MSU School of Packaging provides a foundation for professional success
Published on April 13, 2021
Jessie Lewis, ’92 and ’94, talks about how her experience in the MSU School of Packaging provided a foundation for her professional career. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development. -
Packaging alum Gail Tavill builds long-term relationships with peers and mentors
Published on April 13, 2021
Gail Tavill, ’90, talks about how the School of Packaging helped her build long-term relationships with like-minded individuals. -
Student follows in family’s construction footsteps
Published on April 13, 2021
Senior Sabrina Maniaci uses her knowledge, skills and opportunities at MSU to prepare for career as a project engineer following graduation. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out. -
World’s protected areas need more than a “do not disturb” sign
Published on April 13, 2021
A review of nearly 55,000 protected areas identifies what's needed to prevent significant deforestation. -
Chemophobia – Fearing Chemicals
Published on April 12, 2021
When it comes to chemicals, it can be hard to untangle the facts from the fear (some of it's necessary fear). In this post we explore chemophobia. -
Food safety for social media influencers
Published on April 12, 2021
Be a food safety influencer! Include food safety in your social media posts that include recipes or cooking demonstrations. -
More people are reporting handwashing – will this trend continue?
Published on April 12, 2021
Handwashing is an important part of disease prevention. -
Animal Science 2021 Graduate Student Awards
Published on April 12, 2021
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Graduate Student awards! -
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees
Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid. -
Weekly Beet - April 9, 2021
Published on April 9, 2021
In this weeks issue: Covid-19 Updates, various seminars, events, webinars and announcements. -
Cooley and eastern spruce gall adelgids: Small pests that equal big problems
Published on April 9, 2021
These tiny insects are difficult to find but can easily be identified by the shoot galls they cause. If galls were abundant last year and an insecticide is needed, it can be applied in spring when the overwintering immature females are still exposed. -
MSU senior combines scientific background with interest in environmental policy and advocacy
Published on April 9, 2021
Angela Yuan switched majors to environmental studies and sustainability to better connect with her passion for conservation and water resources protection. -
2020-21 FCWG Learning Exchange Series: The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions
Published on April 8, 2021
In this webinar, speakers Dave MacFarlane of Michigan State University and Leslie Brandt of the US Forest Service will present "The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions." -
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts
Published on April 8, 2021
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Forest-Climate Working Group Policy Platform Introduction
Published on April 7, 2021
Tapping Forests for Climate: A Forest-Climate Working Group Agenda for the 117th Congress