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Lauren Cooper Presents in Washington, D.C. on the Future of Forestry in the Farm Bill
Published on June 8, 2023
FCCP Founder, Lauren Cooper was a panelist on a Farm Bill briefing organized by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate. -
The benefits art therapy can have on mental and physical health
Published on June 8, 2023
Art can be a versatile form of therapy that can help people of all ages. -
Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans
Published on June 8, 2023
Tips for identifying and correcting manganese deficiency, a common nutrient deficiency in Michigan soybean fields. -
Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education
Published on June 8, 2023
MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer. -
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn
Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field. -
Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan
Published on June 7, 2023
The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources. -
MSU Extension welcomes Chris Bardenhagen as new farm management educator
Published on June 7, 2023
Bardenhagen brings a vast range of experience in farming, law and research to MSU Extension. -
James Averill named MSU AgBioResearch assistant director
Published on June 7, 2023
The Michigan agriculture leader begins his new role July 1. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023
Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must. -
FCCP Attends Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance Forest Resource Planning Committee Meeting in Smithville, New Jersey
Published on June 6, 2023
Chad Papa, FCCP Research Assistant, and Stephen Handler, NIACS Climate Change Specialist, discussed forest certification and their efforts to promote climate-smart forestry through education and research. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region. -
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer
Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources -
Irrigation trends in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind. -
2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers
Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees. -
Michigan chestnut pest report the week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Growers may need to continue to protect against black stem borer. There are a lot of chestnut pests expected to arrive in early June. -
In the news – Titanium Dioxide Regulation in California
Published on June 5, 2023
Titanium dioxide continues to make headlines. In this post, we take another look at titanium dioxide safety and the proposed California ban. Let’s dive into titanium dioxide. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Most growers using granular fertilizers are planning to apply them soon if they have not already. -
Maximizing grapevine canopy potential: Optimizing pre-bloom shoot thinning and positioning
Published on June 5, 2023
Learn how proper canopy management contributes to vine health, grape quality and sustainable viticulture practices, ensuring long-term success in grapevine cultivation. -
Begin with breathing for improved health and wellness
Published on June 2, 2023
Making a practice of regular, deep breathing may be one easy way to lower your stress level as well as provide many other health benefits.