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Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers

Published on April 9, 2025
Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate.
Impact of Hydrolysis Pretreatment on the Compostability of Biodegradable Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid) Films

Published on April 8, 2025
Hydrolysis pretreatment was performed on PLA and PCL to accelerate biodegradation, reducing molecular weight and increasing crystallinity. Hydrolysis pretreatment notably enhanced biodegradation in PLA and exhibited minimal impact on PCL.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
Apples are at green tip and blueberries are at bud swell.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
It’s cold and wet but the fruit are waking up!
Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much

Published on April 8, 2025
Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution.
Beaudry honored with 2025 MSU International Award

Published on April 7, 2025
Randolph Beaudry, Ph.D., of the Department of Horticulture, is the 2025 recipient of the Carl K. Eicher Award for International Development.
Iretskaia honored with 2025 MSU International Award

Published on April 7, 2025
Tatiana (Tanya) Iretskaia, of the Department of Community Sustainability, is a 2025 recipient of the Homer Higbee International Education Award.
Paul Bloese Retires After 40 Years of Service

Published on April 7, 2025
Paul Bloese, Tree Farm Manager, has retired after 40 years dedicated to the department of forestry.
Professor David MacFarlane selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award 2024-2025

Published on April 7, 2025
Professor David MacFarlane has been selected for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2024-2025.
The Intersection of Art and Nature: Combining Forestry and Artistic Vision

Published on April 7, 2025
Doctoral student Hailey Becker has never exactly colored inside the lines or followed the status quo.