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Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy
Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy. -
The dirty dozen tax scams
Published on January 30, 2020
Tax papers need to be aware of fraudulent activity that revolves around tax preparation and filing. -
Results of early maturity soybean variety trials in northern Michigan
Published on January 30, 2020
MSU soybean variety trials identified adapted maturity ranges, high yielding varieties and factors driving white-tailed deer preference in northern Michigan. -
4-H Exploration Days offers youth entrepreneurship classes
Published on January 29, 2020
Youth interested in learning more about business and entrepreneurship ideas can attend 4-H Exploration Days, June 24-26, 2020. -
Teens grow leadership skills through National 4-H Congress
Published on January 29, 2020
Michigan teens excelled in leadership at national 4-H event and reflect on their experiences. -
Assistant Professor - Tenure System - Accepting applications
Published on January 29, 2020
Assistant Professor - Tenure System - Accepting applications -
Dwight Schmidt credits packaging degree to opening the door to rewarding experiences
Published on January 29, 2020
Packaging alum Dwight Schmidt shares what he likes most about packaging. -
Tactics to win the battle against foot rot
Published on January 28, 2020
This article discusses the difference between foot rot and foot scald and how to prevent and treat it. -
Mortality composting for small ruminant producers
Published on January 28, 2020
This article discusses the benefits of composting small ruminants and how to do it. -
Tourism assessment program generates statewide impacts for Michiganders
Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities strategies to better themselves via capturing first-time visitor perspectives. -
What does it mean to be colorblind?
Published on January 28, 2020
Color blindness is common. How can you learn more about it? -
Grafting lambs: an opportunity to increase flock productivity
Published on January 28, 2020
This article discusses how to successfully graft lambs unto another ewe. -
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins Feb. 29
Published on January 28, 2020
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off Feb. 29 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914. -
Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan growers vie for coveted prize. -
Factors to consider when purchasing used produce processing equipment
Published on January 28, 2020
On-farm produce safety can be undermined with the wrong postharvest equipment. Consider these food safety concerns when buying equipment and come to an upcoming workshop on hygienic equipment design. -
MSU leads $1.12M NSF grant to study tropical forest drought
Published on January 27, 2020
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers in the Department of Forestry have received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study tropical forest drought in the Amazon. -
Everyday Toxicology – Digging deeper: The dose makes the poison & the cure
Published on January 27, 2020
Last week, we discussed how a dose of the correct medication can help someone and how improper dosage can cause harm. In this post, we’ll take a more in-depth look at some of the examples we encounter. -
Tips for improving out-of-season reproduction
Published on January 27, 2020
This article provides tips for improving out of season reproduction in sheep. -
Revised preprint out: Common bean core microbiome levels up to include plant developmental series
Published on January 27, 2020
We're pleased to announce a revision to a preprint posted today on the bioRXiv. -
Michigan State University researchers to examine sleep patterns in older care facilities
Published on January 27, 2020
Researchers from the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and MSU Extension have been awarded a grant from that Michigan Health Endowment Fund to analyze sleep quality among adults 55 and older in care facilities.