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MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts
Published on October 14, 2020
The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state. -
New CSUS master's program to address ag educator shortage: A conversation with a recent graduate, Katelyn Kelley
Published on October 14, 2020
Katelyn shares how the agriculture, food and natural resources education master's program has helped her advance in her teaching career. -
Barbara Byrum and Stephen Rajzer receive MSU Extension 2020 Key Partner Award
Published on October 14, 2020
MSU Extension honored Barb Byrum and Stephen Rajzer for their significant contributions to MSU Extension during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 29 -
Planting bulbs, lasagna style
Published on October 14, 2020
Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes. -
Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team receives MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award
Published on October 14, 2020
The Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team received the MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award Sept. 28 during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28. -
N95 Decontamination Team receives the 2020 MSU Extension Emerging Issues/Rapid Response Award
Published on October 14, 2020
The N95 Decontamination Team was honored for their quick response of working on the MSU Extension Dry Heat Decontamination for N95 Respirators during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 29. -
Transitioning the farm: quick guide
Published on October 14, 2020
This article is a quick guide to the tools you need for your successful farm business transition. -
Oakland County 4-H Newsletter
Published on October 13, 2020
4-H Oakland County Connection is a monthly newsletter for 4-H members, families and the general community with news and information about 4-H Youth Development activities in Oakland County. -
MSU researcher awarded five-year, $2.5 million grant to develop risk assessment training program
Published on October 13, 2020
Jade Mitchell, associate professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will lead a five-year, $2.5 million NIH grant on increasing knowledge and availability of quantitative microbial risk assessment models. -
CRISPR and Our Food Supply: What’s Next in Feeding the World?
Published on October 13, 2020
CRISPR technology produces new plant varieties that are indistinguishable from those developed through traditional breeding methods. Scott Haskell discusses how to create a regulatory environment that is more supportive of CRISPR development. -
MSU researcher awarded five-year, $2.5 million grant to develop risk assessment training program
Published on October 13, 2020
Jade Mitchell, associate professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will lead a five-year, $2.5 million NIH grant on increasing knowledge and availability of quantitative microbial risk assessment models. -
MSU entomologists join $5.4 million effort to develop sustainable management of spotted wing Drosophila
Published on October 13, 2020
The new grant aims to develop systems-based integrated management programs of the invasive fruit fly spotted wing Drosophila, a major pest of fruit. -
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees
Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months. -
Trending – Natural, Organic & Conventional Cosmetics
Published on October 12, 2020
There’s been a recent surge in all-natural and organic cosmetic products. In this post, we explore these labels and how they impact products. -
MSU entomologist receives grant to study control of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Published on October 12, 2020
Ned Walker, a professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, has received a $100,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine insecticide-treated resting stations that kill mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis. -
Asparagus beetles: Where are they overwintering?
Published on October 12, 2020
Learn more about where asparagus beetles go during winter and management implications. -
Grad Spotlight: Caitlinn Lineback
Published on October 9, 2020
Caitlinn is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) master’s program. -
Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs
Published on October 9, 2020
A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally. -
Moving forward in an uncertain era
Published on October 9, 2020
NCI’s director Holly Madill shares her thoughts on moving forward during the novel coronavirus and changes in the ways we engage online.