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Community Sustainability is where the family is
Published on May 10, 2023
The Department of Community Sustainability connects one family through the generations. Emeritus professor of CSUS, Dr. Jim Bingen, celebrates his granddaughter, Juliette Chojnacki, graduation from CSUS. -
Know the steps to follow if you develop a foodborne illness
Published on May 10, 2023
Foodborne diseases are illnesses contracted from eating contaminated food or beverages. If you develop a foodborne illness, follow these important steps. -
Growing nitrogen with legume cover crops
Published on May 10, 2023
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but price fluctuations of fertilizers leave farmers looking for alternative solutions. Planting legumes as a cover crop can increase soil nitrogen and perhaps even reduce reliance on fertilizers. -
Tips to toss the moss from your lawn
Published on May 10, 2023
Frustrated with moss in your lawn? Understand why and then consider a range of management options. -
Is 988 the right resource for you? Understanding mental health crises and finding the help you need
Published on May 9, 2023
Find the best crisis support for your needs from this list of crises 988 counselors are trained to provide assistance. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2023
Published on May 9, 2023
Fruit trees are in bloom. This week will bring warm and dry conditions across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023
Published on May 9, 2023
Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on May 8, 2023
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
The cone wars: How do we stop them?
Published on May 8, 2023
Removing Fraser fir cones is a costly, labor-intensive practice, but recent research provides some new management options. -
Real-time Science: Sweeteners
Published on May 8, 2023
Science evolves as evidence builds to determine if an ingredient, contaminant, or technology is safe. However, headlines are often faster than the research on an ingredient's harm or safety profile. This community request explores Artificial Sweeteners. -
MSU hosts legislators to showcase AgBioResearch, Extension programming
Published on May 8, 2023
State legislators tour campus greenhouses, South Campus Animal Farms -
Scientists scrutinize elements flowing through food trade
Published on May 8, 2023
A flood of nitrogen and phosphorus increase as global food trading steps up, with unknown environmental consequences. Explored in Nature Communications -
Twenty-three Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service by Michigan State University Extension
Published on May 8, 2023
In 2023, Michigan State University Extension celebrated 23 volunteers who united with youth for half a century. These individuals have provided 50 or more years of service to Michigan 4-H and youth in their communities. -
Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan
Published on May 8, 2023
Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism. -
Veterinary Feed Directive at 5 years: swine producer and veterinarian survey exploring how VFD guidelines have affected swine herd health and management practices in Michigan
Published on May 5, 2023
The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices. -
2022-23 Forests and Climate Learning Exchange Series: Looking at Forest Carbon from Multiple Dimensions: Evaluating Tradeoffs and Opportunities to Forest Carbon Management
Published on May 5, 2023
In this webinar, speaker Tony D'Amato from the University of Vermont presents "Looking at Forest Carbon from Multiple Dimensions: Evaluating Tradeoffs and Opportunities to Forest Carbon Management". -
Walleye sport fishing regulations for southeast Michigan available now
Published on May 5, 2023
Walleye bag limits set at 6 fish per day on St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River and Lake Erie. -
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources names 2023's Outstanding Student Leader
Published on May 5, 2023
The 2023 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award winner is Andrew Smith, who will represent the graduating seniors as class speaker at the undergraduate commencement ceremony. -
Can biological products substitute for fertilizer nutrients?
Published on May 5, 2023
Growers should be curious but also careful on how these products are tested prior to farm-wide implementation. -
Minimizing the risk of heat stress in pigs during transportation
Published on May 5, 2023
Pork producers know that transportation can be stressful for pigs. Hot, humid weather conditions during transportation events increase stress in pigs, sometimes leading to death.