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County government powers are very limited
Published on September 9, 2023
A county government does not have general ordinance making authority. As a general rule counties cannot adopt ordinances. Municipalities have more authority, powers than counties, and can adopt police power ordinances. -
Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students
Published on September 8, 2023
Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project. -
Dr Ravi Singh of CIMMYT, “Leadership in Plant Breeding for Global Food Security” seminar series
Published on September 8, 2023
A leading scholars in the field of wheat agriculture, Dr Sing has contributed to development, release, and cultivation of over 550 wheat varieties in pursuing his goal of feeding the future. Still has a moment for graduate students at MSU. -
First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s capitol lawn
Published on September 8, 2023
More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries. -
MSU Extension MI Paddle Stewards program helps train paddlers to hunt for invasive species
Published on September 8, 2023
MI Paddle Stewards has provided many in-person training workshops and is also available online. New grant funding will help Michigan Sea Grant expand the training. -
MSU Extension brings popular Summer Discovery Cruises back to southeast Michigan
Published on September 8, 2023
This program previously ran for more than 25 years before coming to a halt in 2020 due to the pandemic. -
Long-standing partnership makes training possible for the region’s tribal, state, and local fish producers
Published on September 8, 2023
Great Lakes fishers process safe seafood products with Seafood HACCP training. -
Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses
Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
Helping Michigan homeowners stay in their homes after financial hardships from COVID-19
Published on September 7, 2023
MSU Extension financial and homeownership educators quickly moved to aid over 300 Michigan homeowners across 21 Michigan counties in applying for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund program. -
Is my food product safe on the shelf?
Published on September 7, 2023
MSU guides entrepreneurs with low-acid food products to get them safely on the shelf. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers. -
Empowering Michigan state and local leaders to address housing affordability and equitable access in their own communities
Published on September 7, 2023
MSU Extension educators quickly and collaboratively responded to pressing housing policy needs and developed an extensive attainable housing program tailored to the varying geographies of urban, suburban, and rural communities in Michigan. -
New RSV vaccine on the market for adults over 60
Published on September 6, 2023
CDC recommends two new RSV vaccines for adults. -
Advancing the understanding of PFAS and the environment
Published on September 6, 2023
MSU researchers create PFAS models unique to Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
It's time for harvest, and growers are looking forward to a bountiful yield. -
Simple steps to harvesting and preserving onions
Published on September 6, 2023
Onions add a lot of flavor to our food, and they are easy to grow, harvest and preserve for later use. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Apple maturity is moving along quickly across northwest Michigan, and early variety apple harvest is underway, including Premier Honeycrisp, Zestar, Ginger Gold and SweeTango. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Thanks to all our readers! This is the last report of the season. We hope harvest goes well! -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.