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Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Published on September 19, 2024
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.
Beef sire selection decisions for dairy cows need to consider more than conception rate, calving ease and semen cost

Published on September 19, 2024
Terminal traits need to be considered to add value to dairy-influenced cattle raised for beef.
Harvest considerations for overly dry soybeans

Published on September 19, 2024
Should producers harvest overly dry soybeans or wait for rain to increase moisture levels?
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grow crops in solar energy systems

Published on September 19, 2024
Michigan farmers grow crops well suited for solar projects.
Is it chestnut season in MIchigan? Or trouble with tribbles*

Published on September 19, 2024
Post-doc researcher Giorgia Bastianelli continues long tradition of chestnut research at MSU
EPA issues advisory for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives

Published on September 19, 2024
Advisory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the applicability of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives.
Can AI Improve Public Engagement? Part 2

Published on September 18, 2024
How can planners use AI to support their public engagement work?The ideas in this article come from a recent discussion of the Public Participation Community of Practice group hosted by Jennifer Hurley.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024
Jonagold are being harvested in the west central region. High daytime temperatures mean apples are continuing to mature ahead of schedule.
MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

Published on September 18, 2024
Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.