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New urban bilingual 4-H program coordinator shares ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Published on October 7, 2024
MSU Extension staff, like Adriana Sierra Ramirez, work to provide support for all youth and their families so they can take an active part in programs. She shares more about her work and ways you can celebrate Hispanic heritage.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 4, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
50 Years of MSU Extension’s TelFarm Program

Published on October 4, 2024
The Wardin family farm in Hemlock, Michigan has worked with the TelFarm Program for decades.
The Great Lakes’ most unwanted: New GLANSIS StoryMap highlights top 10 aquatic invaders

Published on October 4, 2024
Aquatic invasive species are a big deal for a few reasons — they can harm the environment, cost us a lot of money, and can even be a risk to our health.
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
Unlocking the mysteries of the Great Lakes: Contribute to snail research

Published on October 4, 2024
Participate in our mystery snail collection project and become a guardian of the Great Lakes.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 3, 2024
Idared and Ambrosia are being harvested in the west central region this week. With cooler temperatures, it is finally beginning to feel like fall.
Identify soybean losses during harvest and make adjustments

Published on October 3, 2024
If you’re losing four soybeans per square foot, you are losing about 1 bushel per acre.
Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy

Published on October 3, 2024
Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles.
A Week of Collaboration for MassTimber@MSU at Climate Week NYC

Published on October 3, 2024
"Timber Tuesday” trio of events draws hundreds at Climate Week NYC.