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CANR Snacks for Success initiative supports whole-student success

Published on February 26, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources launched its Snacks for Success initiative in December 2018 to help draw attention to student food security that’s pervasive on university campuses.
On-demand webinars for nursery growers now available

Published on February 26, 2019
The recordings from the 2019 Winter Nursery Conference are available online.
Webinar focuses on herbicide efficacy under weather stress

Published on February 26, 2019
The March 4, 2019, webinar will feature Erin Burns of MSU and focus on how weather stress can affect herbicide activity.
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – February 2019

Published on February 26, 2019
Avoid late-season pest problems with careful scouting and sanitation practices.
USDA Director Scott Angle visits Michigan State University

Published on February 26, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Scott Angle toured facilities and farms at Michigan State University (MSU) and will meet with Tribal Leaders from across Michigan.
Bailey Community Council Meeting Minutes: February

Published on February 25, 2019
Minutes from the Bailey Community Council Meeting which was held on February 13, 2019.
Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

Published on February 25, 2019
A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.
Eat, drink and protect a forest

Published on February 25, 2019
Production of natural cork maintains an important forest system. Wine bottlers that use cork help protect this threatened forest. So, popping that cork can contribute to forest conservation.
Jim Hilker: February 2019 Crop Market Update

Published on February 25, 2019
Professor Jim Hilker updates his projections on the Michigan corn, wheat, and soybean market outlooks for 2019.
Titus Awokuse: Assessing Impact of MSU’s Food Security Work in Myanmar

Published on February 25, 2019
AFRE Department Chair Titus Awokuse visited Myanmar in early 2019 to meet with key stakeholders and check up on AFRE's activities there.