News

Is eating mushrooms helpful for sugar metabolism?

Published on September 26, 2018
DW News reported this week on a paper published in the Journal of Functional Foods by Tian et al. at Penn State University.
MSU Soil Fertility Extension YouTube Videos Now Available

Published on September 26, 2018
MSU Soil Fertility Extension YouTube Videos Now Available
Advancements made in desert truffle mycorrhization of Helianthemum

Published on September 26, 2018
Shifting away from traditional spore driven inoculation of Helianthemum plants with Terfezia claveryi, the desert truffle, may become increasingly popular among the growers of this prized truffle as mycelial inoculation techniques improve.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018

Published on September 26, 2018
Sunny days and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping to increase sugar content and red blush of area apples.
Forestry assistance

Published on September 26, 2018
Woodlands and wildlife can have complex relationships with each other. And both are heavily influenced by human activity, or lack of activity. For most woodland owners, obtaining assistance with managing these resources is a wise decision.
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018

Published on September 26, 2018
The typical order of apple variety harvest is very different this season, with maturity of several varieties jumping ahead of others. Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious and some early Red Delicious strains are ready for harvest.
Verbal zoning approval is not approval

Published on September 26, 2018
Verbal approval from a zoning administrator or Planning Commission is not the same as approval of a zoning permit and introduces unnecessary risk.
Learn more about good governance

Published on September 26, 2018
MSU Extension provides educational programs on governance, finance and many more topics for local and tribal governments.
Assessing your alfalfa stand

Published on September 26, 2018
A simple stem counting technique can give you a good idea about your alfalfa stand’s yield potential.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018

Published on September 26, 2018
Honeycrisp harvest is moving along quickly, and some growers are finishing this variety. McIntosh and Galas are next on the list for harvest.