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Michigan 4-H dairy judging team places second overall at national contest

Published on December 15, 2025
Michigan 4-H sent four members to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, where the team was named Reserve Overall Team and several individuals placed in several categories.
Final call to register for Michigan Soybean On-farm Research Update meetings in January

Published on December 15, 2025
Michigan Soybean Committee and MSU Extension will be hosting on-farm soybean research update meetings in a town near you. Register soon to guarantee your seat and a free lunch.
Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: William Rogers

Published on December 15, 2025
William Rogers has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

Published on December 15, 2025
A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established, but this is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.
December PSM Graduates

Published on December 14, 2025
Featuring Carly Smolek (Hendershot) – Jaime Willbur lab
Mason Rutgers (Wessel Lab) Recipient of the Eugene P. Whiteside Pedology Award

Published on December 14, 2025
"Between fieldwork in the Arctic, conference presentations, and mentoring emerging pedologists, this award has strengthened both my research trajectory and my commitment to building a vibrant soil science community."
Devendra Chalise winner of awards from the Beard, Rieke and the Olsen foundations

Published on December 14, 2025
James B. & Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship, the Paul Rieke Turfgrass Endowed Graduate Assistantship, and the Billy M. Olsen Endowed Fund in Turfgrass Sciences and Landscape Horticulture
KBS Science Coordinator Nameer Baker encourages on-going collaboration with PSM faculty and students

Published on December 14, 2025
Seminar series guest details numerous opportunities for interactions
Eating healthy while eating out

Published on December 13, 2025
Learn useful tips for eating healthy while enjoying the experience of eating out at a restaurant.
Preventing high blood pressure

Published on December 13, 2025
You can’t always prevent high blood pressure, but avoiding certain behaviors can help.