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MSU master’s student named James Beard Foundation National Scholar
Published on November 15, 2019
Vanessa García Polanco is the first James Beard Foundation National Scholar from Michigan and Michigan State University. -
Entomology undergrad joins state fight against emerald ash borer
Published on November 15, 2019
Working at the USDA Forestry Lab on emerald ash borer gave Minali Bhatt the chance to help fight against this invasive species while gaining insight into the life of a researcher. -
Lion’s Club International receives Michigan State University Extension 2019 Key Partner Award
Published on November 15, 2019
The Lion’s Club International received the 2019 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension during the annual conference held in Traverse City on Oct. 29. -
Ottawa County Department of Parks and Recreation director receives MSU Extension Key Partner Award
Published on November 15, 2019
John Scholtz, director of Ottawa County Department of Parks and Recreation, receives the 2019 Key Partner Award from MSU Extension during the annual conference held in Traverse City on Oct. 29. -
4-H members inspire over 5,000 people to complete service in 75 Michigan counties with #DaretoServeChallenge
Published on November 14, 2019
Members of the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council launched the #DaretoServeChallenge to help motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during April as part of the 4-H True Leaders in Service initiative. -
MSU, Michigan Tech collaborate to host new Extension fisheries and aquaculture specialist in Upper Peninsula
Published on November 14, 2019
Michigan Sea Grant’s Dr. Lauren Jescovitch to have office at Great Lakes Research Center in Houghton, Mich. -
Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving
Published on November 14, 2019
Nov. 28, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning and is an opportunity for non-native youth to explore Thanksgiving from the perspective of Native American and Indigenous people. -
New director to join Kellogg Biological Station in June 2020
Published on November 14, 2019
Fredric Janzen has been named director at the Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Station, effective June 1, 2020. -
MSU students sweep popular vote awards at the Home Builders Association Student Design Challenge
Published on November 14, 2019
Interior design student teams from MSU’s School of Planning, Design and Construction received first, second and third place awards in the popular vote category at the Home Builders Association (HBA) Student Design Challenge. -
Should producers chase after yield?
Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing? -
Considering chestnut production? Come to the 2019 Great Lakes Expo!
Published on November 13, 2019
Growers considering chestnut production should attend the chestnut session at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo in Grand Rapids. -
Review sessions in Upper Peninsula with exams for state certified pesticide applicators
Published on November 13, 2019
Pre-exam study sessions offered during winter 2019-2020 for those seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits. -
Be wise this holiday shopping season
Published on November 12, 2019
Do your part to help the economy without creating a money problem for yourself. -
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan
Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions. -
PRCI set to officially launch activities in Africa at meeting in Uganda
Published on November 12, 2019
On November 22nd and 23rd, PRCI will bring together over 40 researchers and development professionals across 14 African agricultural policy research institutes to officially launch its activities on the continent. -
Impulse at the check-out line: Holiday shopping and credit card offers
Published on November 12, 2019
Watch out for credit card offers that will save you money at checkout -
Wood chip heat
Published on November 12, 2019
As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel. -
It is deer season: Should I have coverage on my inexpensive car?
Published on November 12, 2019
Saving money on auto insurance can cost you during the deer season. -
Bailey Community Council Meeting Minutes: November
Published on November 11, 2019
Minutes from the Bailey Community Council Meeting, which was held on November 7, 2019. -
MSU Extension receives endowed gift to grow ‘Heroes to Hives’ veterans program
Published on November 11, 2019
The Dick L. Wendorf Endowment for Veterans Initiatives will support the MSU Extension beekeeping program, Heroes to Hives.