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FCCP Releases Virtual Field Tour Video Series Highlighting Northeastern US Forests
Published on November 15, 2023
FCCP and collaborators release virtual field tour video series discussing adaptive forest management treatments at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS). -
Registration for online root zone management course now open
Published on November 15, 2023
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 15, 2023. -
Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting course now open
Published on November 15, 2023
Participants will learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Dec. 15, 2023. -
Soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot resistance genes have become less effective
Published on November 15, 2023
Managing soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot starts with variety resistance. A recent study led by MSU determined that previously relied upon resistance genes are failing and there is a need for soybean breeders to incorporate new sources of resistance. -
W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest manager wins Friend of the Trail Award
Published on November 14, 2023
Manager of the MSU W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest, Kenneth (KJ) Kettler, was recently awarded the Friend of the Trail Award from the North Country Trail Association (NCTA). -
Food manufacturers guide to date labeling and lot codes
Published on November 14, 2023
What are they for and why are they used? -
Seven Spartans serve as Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassadors
Published on November 14, 2023
Ambassadors represent the Michigan Ag Council, work with consumers and producers across the state -
Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development
Published on November 14, 2023
Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success. -
Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn
Published on November 14, 2023
An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age. -
Montcalm County soybean field scouting report with North Central Soybean Research Program
Published on November 14, 2023
The North Central Soybean Research Program conducts soybean extension research and data collection through field scouting by Michigan State University Extension educators. -
FSG-Nigeria Contributes to Historic Climate Change Policy and Climate Smart Agriculture Profiling involving Stakeholders including Traditional Leaders
Published on November 13, 2023
Nigeria's National Agricultural Technology & Innovation Policy emphasizes the significance of Digital and Climate Smart Agriculture for food security and sustainable economic development at Kebbi State. -
NASA-MSU award returns – applications open
Published on November 13, 2023
The program has supported more than 440 junior scholars from some 170 institutions worldwide since 1998 to present their research and interact with leading scientists. -
Improve your pumpkin pie with science
Published on November 13, 2023
Making slight changes in your ingredients could make for a better pie, or maybe not. Either way, it is a good way to learn science. -
When does misplacing our keys turn into an issue?
Published on November 13, 2023
Learn about the signs of of memory loss and Alzheimer's. -
Weekly beet Newsletter for 13 November 2023
Published on November 13, 2023
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AFRE/FSG’s Thomas Jayne Unveiling Key Research Findings on Advancing Agricultural Research and Extension in Africa
Published on November 11, 2023
Long-time AFRE and FSG member Thomas Jayne, presented a keynote to address the pressing need to revamp Africa's agricultural research systems at the European Association of Agricultural Economists EAAE Congress in Rennes, France. -
New Project: Biodiversity and Community Resilience in the Omo Valley (BIOM) Alliance
Published on November 11, 2023
Biodiversity and Community Resilience in the Omo Valley (BIOM) Alliance -
Mindful eating
Published on November 10, 2023
Mindful eating can support healthy eating behaviors, through nonjudgmental awareness. -
Empowering Michigan's Food Advocates: MLFCN's Legislative Education Day
Published on November 10, 2023
Local food council members convened at the state capitol for advocacy training and to meet with lawmakers at event coordinated by the Michigan Local Food Council Network -
Small changes can help prevent diabetes
Published on November 10, 2023
Taking small steps in health can help prevent diabetes.