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Striving and stumbling towards sustainability amongst pandas and people
Published on September 3, 2020
Understanding how achieving one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals spins off more SDG success – or sabotages progress on another goal across spatial and administrative boundaries. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 13: Crabronid wasps
Published on September 3, 2020
These bee relatives are busy eating your garden pests. -
Understanding soybean discount schedules
Published on September 3, 2020
Understanding soybean discount schedules can help producers minimize shrink and discount deductions and increase net payments received on delivered soybean loads. -
Hunting female deer a better population management strategy
Published on September 3, 2020
Sept. 19-20 is the first chance in the 2020 hunting season to harvest does to control crop damage. -
You Might be Surprised which Houseplants Survived 10 weeks without Watering
Published on September 2, 2020
Which of the Garden Director's houseplants survived in her office? -
Welcome Dr. Kylie Clay, the new Associate Director for the FCCP
Published on September 2, 2020
Learn more about our newest team member, Kylie Clay, the Associate Director of MSU's Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP), and the US and Canada Lead. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Gala are maturing quickly in this hot summer, with McIntosh being a few days behind. Fruit size has taken on a good swell from recent rains. -
Final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast for the season to focus on industrial hemp production
Published on September 2, 2020
Join us for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 10 with MSU agronomist Kurt Thelen to discuss industrial hemp research and production. -
Cameron Webb on finding a major that gets him outdoors and keeps him on his feet
Published on September 2, 2020
Cameron’s love of the outdoors sparked his interest pursuing a career in sustainable parks and tourism. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common. -
Paddlers! Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species
Published on September 2, 2020
Learn how to identify and report invasive species through a new FREE online, self-paced course. -
Apple fruit maturity for early varieties in 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Harvest the best looking fruit from early varieties in the next few days and delay additional harvest for a week or two. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Apples are sizing up nicely, and the predicted weather conditions look favorable for improving color. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Most apples are sizing nicely, but starch index readings suggest maturity is still a way off. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Leo Pham
Published on September 2, 2020
Leo Pham brings together the fields of ecology and hydrology. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Gala maturity is advancing rapidly. Recent rains are helping fruit to size. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with early Gala harvest on tap for next week. -
MSU awarded grant to expand career education opportunities in food, agriculture, and natural resources fields
Published on September 1, 2020
This three year effort will support urban Michigan students and teachers through the development of food, agriculture, and natural resources curricula and five Jr. MANRRS chapters.