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'DASH' divers help lake residents manage aquatic invasive species

Published on April 1, 2026
Learn how divers can survey for and reduce the amount of aquatic invasive species in Michigan lakes.
State preemption and local zoning authority in Michigan: The role of legislative intent

Published on March 31, 2026
Absent an overarching statute preempting certain activities from zoning regulations, Michigan courts follow a test to determine legislative intent. In short, if there is no sign of legislative intent, local zoning prevails.
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on March 20, 2026
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.
MSU education, research helping grow mass timber building industry in Michigan and beyond

Published on March 17, 2026
MassTimber@MSU delivers education, research, outreach, communications and policy advocacy to advance sustainable mass timber construction.
Bulletins Live! Two and PALM hands-on training coming to Huron County

Published on March 13, 2026
Confused on all this talk about Bulletins Live! Two and Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM)? Come join MSU Extension on March 25 to learn more.
MSU, Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability at Michigan dairy processing facility

Published on March 13, 2026
The partnership pairs MSU research expertise with industry innovation to advance environmental sustainability at one of the state’s largest dairy processing facilities supporting the safe, reliable processing of 2.9 billion pounds of milk each year.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on March 11, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Mighty, moist, and mysterious: Meet Michigan’s salamanders

Published on March 6, 2026
Learn more about the eastern newt and other amphibians found in Michigan.
Michigan Sen. John Cherry points to MSU research innovation as key to agriculture industry success

Published on March 4, 2026
The Michigan senator said public investment is essential to ensure continued agricultural innovation, positioning the state as a nationwide leader.