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Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson will present at Wheat Wisdom Webinar Series on March 17
Published on March 9, 2021
Peter Johnson, formerly of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will talk about fine-tuning wheat. -
A year into pandemic, MSU Extension’s health and nutrition virtual programming thrives
Published on March 9, 2021
From food safety to farm stress, MSU Extension’s dedicated educators and instructors found innovative ways to learn, teach and connect — even in the most challenging of times. -
Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17
Published on March 8, 2021
Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries. -
Keynote speaker for MSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Month will address trust in science in light of COVID-19
Published on March 8, 2021
Keynote presenter Cary Funk, Ph.D., Pew Research Center, will kick-off a year-long theme where CANR will explore the public trust in science and science advice. -
Michigan 4-H introduces virtual embryology series to support teachers and parents
Published on March 8, 2021
New Michigan 4-H course can reach students in a variety of educational settings. -
A Big Picture Look at Local Governments Finances
Published on March 8, 2021
One year into the pandemic and the local government financial picture is still fuzzy…with 300,000 fewer jobs but property tax revenues are up over 5%. What’s not unclear is the COVID-19 relief stimulus for local government will be welcomed. -
Vaccine Safety – J&J vaccine
Published on March 8, 2021
In previous posts, we explored vaccine safety and the newest COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. In this post, we explore the newest COVID-19 vaccine available. -
Collecting insects brings friends and family together for this Entomology undergrad
Published on March 7, 2021
Entomology undergraduate Andrew Jones shares his passion for insects with friends and family. Learn more about Jones and his time at MSU. -
2021 ANR Award recipients honored during ANR month
Published on March 7, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) will honor 11 leaders in agriculture and natural resources on March 12. -
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program
Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31. -
Farm stress teletherapy resources expanded to include Michigan’s aquaculture and commercial fishers
Published on March 5, 2021
Michigan fish producers can now engage in online counseling through teletherapy support, thanks to a partnership with Michigan State University Extension and Pine Rest Mental Health Services. -
Food safety emergency preparedness for families
Published on March 5, 2021
Disasters and emergencies can happen anytime. Be prepared with safe food and water. -
Food safety before and after a flood
Published on March 5, 2021
Food safety tips to prepare for and recover from flooding. -
Changing from negative to positive thinking
Published on March 5, 2021
Positive thinking can be powerful. -
Weekly Beet - March 5, 2020
Published on March 5, 2021
In this weeks issue: Frances Trail elected a Fellow in the American Phytopathological Society. PSM department welcomes new fiscal officer Emily WIlliams. Various events and seminars scheduled and training available. -
Invasive zebra mussels found hiding in aquarium plants for sale at pet stores
Published on March 4, 2021
Vigilant pet retailers can prevent invasive species from spreading. -
COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish
Published on March 4, 2021
In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19. -
Buttergate?
Published on March 4, 2021
Hard butter is in the headlines – is the way we feed dairy cows to blame? -
MSU Assistant Professor Wonmin Sohn receives 2020-2021 CELA CLASS Fund Research Grant Award
Published on March 4, 2021
Wonmin Sohn received the CELA/CLASS Fund for her project called “Longitudinal Assessment of Development Composition and Spatial Patterns of Green Infrastructure for Effective Flood Control in Growing and Shrinking U.S. Metropolitan Areas.” -
Danielle experienced plenty of hands-on learning while earning her horticulture degree
Published on March 4, 2021
Danielle Ellsworth says her horticulture classes and the way the professors presented that information really sparked an interest in her.