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Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Blueberry harvest starts while cherries wind down. Spotted wing drosophila problems are persisting. -
Two Detroit-area educators will join week-long Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Erie
Published on July 2, 2024
Metroparks outreach interpreter, and Dearborn biology teacher, among 15 from Great Lakes region chosen to participate. -
Firework safety for everyone
Published on July 1, 2024
Pets and young kids can be extra sensitive to fireworks. Here are a few suggestions on making it a safe experience for everyone. -
Attend the 2024 Montcalm County Potato Field Day on August 8
Published on July 1, 2024
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2024 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 1, 2024
Published on July 1, 2024
Hop growth is at its peak. -
MDARD invests in MSU IWR’s Great Lakes Watershed Management System
Published on June 30, 2024
With support from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University is enhancing the Great Lakes Watershed Management System to help reach the State’s Domestic Action Plan goals. -
Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate legislation headed for governor’s desk
Published on June 28, 2024
Legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate was passed by the Michigan legislature this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation is now headed to the governor’s desk for approval. -
Announcing Master's Degree Thesis Defense Seminar for Maria Kenneth Lane S. Bears
Published on June 28, 2024
Understanding winter wheat and sugarbeet yield, growth, and quality through intensive management -
Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 4 new cohort locations in 2024
Published on June 28, 2024
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers 8 weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2024, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more. -
Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development
Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects. -
Faculty Feature
Published on June 28, 2024
This week we are getting to know Dr. Gian Maria Niccolo “Nico” Benucci, who works as a Data Analyst and Bioinformatician with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). -
Empowering volunteers as advocates
Published on June 28, 2024
Internal advocacy is an important aspect of supporting a thriving volunteer program. Learn how staff can empower their volunteers to be a program ambassador, share feedback, understand program culture and be a role model to advocate for the program. -
2024 MSU Weeds Tour brings students, faculty and agriculture industry stakeholders together in the field
Published on June 28, 2024
A huge crowd including stakeholders from all sectors including producers, industry and faculty, gathered at MSU Plant Pathology Farm to learn from each other about the latest developments in weed and seed research in the corn and soybean plots. -
IFLR partners with MSU Extension to offer online FSMA Produce Rule Grower Training
Published on June 27, 2024
IFLR is offering an online graduate course on FSMA's Produce Safety Rule. Students may also complete their Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training. The course begins August 26, 2024. -
Fourteen 4-H members receive 2024 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards
Published on June 27, 2024
Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members. -
What bug chewed on my plants last night?
Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it? -
Harvest-time insect alert for Michigan blueberry growers
Published on June 27, 2024
Monitoring traps and fruit sampling can improve blueberry management during the harvest season. -
Tips for composting in the summertime
Published on June 27, 2024
Tips and tricks to keep in mind when managing your backyard compost pile during the summer. -
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm
Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Katie Ockert
Published on June 26, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Katie Ockert is currently an Executive Board member representing MSU Extension.