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Health programs for veterans living with chronic pain
Published on November 24, 2020
MSU Extension offers evidence-based programs with alternative approaches for pain management. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review
Published on November 24, 2020
Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good. -
Cleaning up the Detroit River
Published on November 24, 2020
2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues. -
Doug Landis named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Published on November 24, 2020
Landis was nominated for distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, particularly for uncovering the role of landscape structure in regulating insect biodiversity and ecosystem services. -
Healthy, Michigan-grown food for Michigan’s youngest eaters
Published on November 24, 2020
$90,900 grant will grow connections between early care and education providers and food producers. -
Food safety with slow cookers
Published on November 23, 2020
Tips for staying safe with slow cookers. -
Improving Farm Animal Welfare with Biotechnologies
Published on November 23, 2020
MSUAFRE Ph.D. student, Danielle Ufer, is working with Michigan farmers and consumers to explore market opportunities and limitations of biotechnologies that improve farm animal welfare in the pork and dairy industries. -
Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House
Published on November 23, 2020
You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour. -
Virtual Milk and Grain Marketing Meeting
Published on November 23, 2020
Join us virtually Dec. 8 to learn about strategies to optimize farm profitability. -
USDA grant provides an opportunity to improve agricultural water quality
Published on November 23, 2020
Grant will support the development of an online tool for farmers to improve water quality. -
County 4-H endowments are making a difference in local communities
Published on November 23, 2020
County 4-H endowments provide general support for current 4-H program delivery, purchase or development of new program and learning materials, support for 4-H youth leadership experiences or any future areas of great need to advance the county 4-H program. -
Mental health resources for veterans
Published on November 20, 2020
Connecting military veterans and service providers with mental health resources at Michigan State University Extension. -
Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree
Published on November 20, 2020
Consider these tips for relieving the stress of buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season. -
Weekly Beet - November 20, 2020
Published on November 20, 2020
Weekly Beet -this issue includes up coming webinars and seminars, covid update, new health directive and new faculty update. -
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?
Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future? -
Do beef cattle frame scores need updating?
Published on November 20, 2020
The length of a yardstick has not changed, but the way we use the yardstick must be updated to more accuractly reflect current genetics. -
Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula
Published on November 20, 2020
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes. -
The October 2020 Virtual Network Meeting provided space for learning, connecting, and celebrating
Published on November 19, 2020
The October 2020 Virtual Network Meeting celebrated the Apple Crunch and provided partners with pandemic stories and tips. -
MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers
Published on November 19, 2020
Nevaeh Marshall was awarded a CANR ODEI scholarship for her work in sharing Native traditions and creating welcoming environments for others.