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Twelve tips for an amazing record book

Published on February 14, 2019
These 12 suggestions can help you easily create a successful 4-H record book.
CANR Couples: Melissa and Buddy McKendree

Published on February 14, 2019
A passion for agriculture brought Melissa and Buddy McKendree together, and continues to be important for them today.
AFRE Students Guide Policy as Undergraduate Representatives

Published on February 14, 2019
AFRE students Lauren Heberling and Izzy Morton serve as representatives on the Undergraduate Policy Committee, helping to voice opinions of undergraduate students and guide policy.
Powering campus using food waste

Published on February 13, 2019
Michigan State University’s anaerobic digester turns wasted food into renewable energy.
Reducing food waste on Michigan State’s campus

Published on February 13, 2019
Michigan State University's Clean Plates at State initiative aims to curb wasted food and educate Spartans on its impact.
Richard Karban selected as 2019 Gary Simmons Memorial Lecturer

Published on February 13, 2019
Richard Karban, UC Davis entomologist, will present “Plant communication and induced resistance against herbivores” Monday, Feb. 18.
George Washington Carver’s contributions to agriculture in the U.S.

Published on February 13, 2019
George Washington Carver, known as the “Peanut Man,” was a world-class educator and famous botanist.
Overview of plant growth regulators for greenhouse production

Published on February 13, 2019
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) applied to greenhouse crops can suppress or promote growth, increase branching, or promote or delay flowering. Here is an overview of each PGR active ingredient and their attributes.
2018 Upper Peninsula pea and small grain variety trial

Published on February 13, 2019
Our goal was to evaluate species mixtures and varietal performance of pea, oat and triticale on yield and nutrient content.
2019 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference to focus on mixing forages for sustainability

Published on February 13, 2019
The March 5 conference will feature keynote speaker Ray Smith, University of Kentucky, and sessions on new and innovative ideas and solutions to challenges in forages and grazing crops.