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Michigan State University partners to create limited-edition purple potato chips
Published on November 25, 2019
The limited-edition purple potato chips from Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. are made from the Blackberry potato, the newest variety developed by Michigan State University's Potato Breeding and Genetics program. -
Soft Red and White Winter Wheat Response to Input-Intensive Management
Published on November 25, 2019
New article now available! -
MSU senior taps talents in wildlife management and public policy
Published on November 25, 2019
Charlie Booher uses his diverse experiences to develop a unique career path in fisheries and wildlife, conservation and social science. -
Corn Nitrogen Management Following Daikon Radish and Forage Oat Cover Crops
Published on November 25, 2019
New article now available! -
Defining horse jargon: Tack and equipment terms and common misspellings
Published on November 25, 2019
Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms related to tack and equipment. -
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV): A new concern for tomato and pepper producers
Published on November 25, 2019
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is making headlines and eliciting USDA action. Growers need to learn more about ToBRFV biology, symptoms and control. -
4-H Alumni Ashleigh Apel gives back with 4-H STEAM Corps
Published on November 22, 2019
Wayne County 4-H alum Ashleigh Apel shares her experience as a 4-H STEAM Corps member and how 4-H has impacted her life overall. -
FSP Leaves a Major Impact on Myanmar and its Young Agricultural Researchers
Published on November 22, 2019
AFRE researchers in the FSP program spent 5 years studying Myanmar's agricultural transformation in an effort to inform policy and promote the country's research capacity. -
Will leaving corn in the field to dry until late spring be a viable option?
Published on November 22, 2019
The key factor to consider in deciding whether to leave corn in the field until spring is to assess the risk of yield losses by leaving corn in the field. -
Stored grain management training available for farmers and commercial applicators
Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn on-farm grain storage tips and earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard without retesting. -
AFRE Job Candidates for Winter/Spring 2020
Published on November 21, 2019
AFRE is pleased to announce our PhD job-market candidates for winter and spring 2020. -
Three Michigan institutions reach milestones for local food purchasing
Published on November 20, 2019
Friendship Centers of Emmet County, West Ottawa School District, and Zeeland School District received Cultivate Michigan awards in recognition of their progress toward sourcing 20% Michigan foods by 2020. -
Cautious Optimism on the Agricultural Trade Front
Published on November 20, 2019
AFRE Assistant Professor Aleks Schaefer discusses the impact of the U.S.'s policy shift from a "free trade" ideology toward a more "managed trade" mindset. -
Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration Workshop a success
Published on November 20, 2019
Participants learned about visual arts, crafts, sewing and textile projects at the 2019 Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration Workshop. -
What is going on in dairy?
Published on November 20, 2019
Many people will have heard that Dean Foods declared bankruptcy recently and thought about the gallon jug in their refrigerator and wondered what is going on. This is an on-going story and we don’t know everything, but let’s review some things we do know. -
MSU Construction Management program expands engagement with student organizations
Published on November 20, 2019
Announcing the addition of two construction management-related student organizations: The Sigma Lambda Chi (SLC) International Construction Honor Society and the Professional Women Builders (PWB) Student Organization. -
Youth-adult partnerships in 4-H clubs
Published on November 20, 2019
Creating meaningful opportunities for youth to make decisions. -
2019 Fall Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning
Published on November 19, 2019
2019 Fall Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning -
November Crop Report 2019
Published on November 19, 2019
Where are we, and where are we headed? In this issue we will discuss the November 2019 Crop Report and a first estimate at what the 2020-21 crop marketing year may look like. -
The beauty of commercial forestlands
Published on November 19, 2019
Part of the reason Michigan’s Commercial Forest Program is to increase the amount of land available for hunting, fishing, and trapping. Users of these forestlands should be aware of their rights and limitations.