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Fighting the opioid epidemic through education
Published on September 30, 2019
Opioid misuse and addiction remains one of the nation’s most significant ongoing public health crises. -
MSU hires new weed specialist for ornamentals
Published on September 30, 2019
The MSU Department of Horticulture welcomes Debalina Saha as a new assistant professor of horticulture specializing in weed management in the ornamental horticulture industry. -
Improving plant resilience, building plant science infrastructure
Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan State University is a leader in plant science research. MSU’s world-renowned faculty are on the forefront of topics such as improving plant resilience — the ability of plants to withstand environmental challenges. -
Promoting healthy habits and reducing food insecurity
Published on September 30, 2019
Nutritious food is one of the cornerstones of wellness. Unfortunately, too many people across the state struggle to prepare nutritious meals or adopt healthy habits. -
Increasing Michigan’s exports
Published on September 30, 2019
Since 1963, the IR-4 Project has been the primary entity in the United States to facilitate registrations of conventional pesticides and biopesticides on specialty food crops and non-food environmental horticulture crops. -
Deploying precision agriculture in developing countries provides opportunities, challenges
Published on September 30, 2019
MSU researchers are working with developing countries to bring innovative technologies and improve agricultural production and sustainability. -
Helping growers manage spotted wing drosophila
Published on September 30, 2019
First detected on the West Coast of the U.S. in 2008 and Michigan in 2010, spotted wing drosophila is an invasive fly that damages a wide range of crops. -
Improving sustainability of Michigan’s animal agriculture industry
Published on September 30, 2019
Research and outreach through the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture seeks to address short- and long-term critical industry priorities linked to sustainability. -
Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest
Published on September 27, 2019
Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest. -
MSU students earn highest honors in dairy cattle judging contest
Published on September 27, 2019
The three MSU students took home individual and team honors at the contest in Wisconsin. -
Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest
Published on September 27, 2019
Three teams competed in three divisions earning team and individual honors at the 2019 All-American Dairy Show dairy cattle judging contest. -
What should I do with my immature corn?
Published on September 27, 2019
Guidelines for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn. -
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue holds town hall at Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center
Published on September 27, 2019
About 300 people attended a public town hall held by United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue at Michigan State University’s Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center on Thursday, Sept. 26. -
Food safety and food thermometers
Published on September 26, 2019
Food thermometers are critical to ensuring your food is cooked safely. -
Understanding crop Insurance options & USDA risk programs: Part 2
Published on September 26, 2019
Farm business management considerations after prevent plant and delayed. -
Register for 2019 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on September 26, 2019
The Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness on Dec. 18 will offer seven MDARD restricted use pesticide, six CCA and 1 MAEAP phase 1 certification credits. -
What lending options work best for the farm Part 4
Published on September 26, 2019
Considerations for the farm business after prevent plant and delayed planting. -
Identify the farm’s profitability and cash flow Part 1
Published on September 26, 2019
Considerations for the farm business after prevent plant and delayed planting. -
Involve the lender sooner, not later Part 3
Published on September 26, 2019
Considerations for the farm business after prevent plant and delayed planting. -
Build Your Future: Choices…Connections…Careers
Published on September 25, 2019
National 4-H curriculum provides career exploration and workforce preparation lessons.