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Michigan State University and Nanjing Agricultural University in China finalize dual-degree agreement
Published on September 12, 2019
The Ministry of Education in China approves dual-degree program between Nanjing Agricultural University and MSU in the areas of food science and biosystems engineering. -
Michigan 4-H builds youth interest in science
Published on September 12, 2019
The “learn by doing” approach used by 4-H empowers youth to gain an understanding of science concepts beyond simple memorization of what they have been told. -
September fertilization and rust on turf
Published on September 12, 2019
Stretches of dry and hot weather this summer resulted in some lawns being stressed and slow to recover. Fertilizer applications in September will ensure the turf maintains density and competes with pests such as weeds and rust. -
Late-planted crops may need irrigation into October
Published on September 12, 2019
Avoiding late-planted crop drought stress may mean irrigating until October of 2019. -
High quality sites usually have many management options for forestowners
Published on September 12, 2019
High quality sites are described by certain soil properties, particularly soils that are nutrient-rich and well-drained. The retreating glaciers left us with a generous mix of landforms and young soil compositions. -
4-H Military Family Book Sheets: 'The Invisible String'
Published on September 12, 2019
Children’s books provide a way for parents, caregivers and young children to learn about deployment and the many changes that happen by reading about other military families, children or situations that have experienced deployment. -
New pub: Assembly of the switchgrass and miscanthus leaf microbiome
Published on September 12, 2019
The ShadeLab has a new manuscript published today in Nature Communications! -
Management guidelines for immature and frosted corn silage
Published on September 12, 2019
Management adjustments are needed when harvest maturity is not ideal. -
Tips for seeding lawns in September
Published on September 12, 2019
September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan. -
Precision Livestock Farming Technology for Remote Monitoring of Pig Welfare and Health: Part 1
Published on September 11, 2019
Influential technology is becoming more accessible and being utilized in new ways for pig health and welfare. -
CANR Human Resources announces operations reorganization
Published on September 11, 2019
Office of the Dean team undergoes reorganization of human resources operations in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.
Published on September 11, 2019
Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Grapes are past veraison and the berries are ripening throughout Michigan. We are approaching harvest for many varieties. There is high disease and insect pressure throughout many vineyards. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
McIntosh and Honeycrisp are being harvested at most apple orchards across east Michigan. Gala are slow to mature this fall and need more time on the tree to ripen. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11 ,2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Early apple varieties need to be harvested quickly to avoid over-maturity and soft fruit with the incoming heat. The harvest window of prominent varieties seems to be trending towards overlap this year. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Harvest of early season varieties has begun in northwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Taffy apples and Galas are being targeted for harvest in southwest Michigan. -
MSU's IMPACTS program: Where computer sciences and plant sciences meet
Published on September 10, 2019
Cross-training in computer sciences and plant sciences provide Michigan State University graduate students with a toolbox of skills to solve global agricultural problems. -
Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?
Published on September 10, 2019
While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems.