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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red.
WoodWorks & MassTimber@MSU Host Tall Wood Seminar

Published on June 16, 2025
We co-hosted a tall wood seminar and tour of the MSU mass timber STEM Facility with WoodWorks, walking through what the 2021 IBC code changes mean for mass timber.
Luce County 4-H program coordinator recognized by Apple as a Community Education Initiative Ambassador

Published on June 16, 2025
Using iPads and innovation to ignite student potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Nominations now open for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

Published on June 16, 2025
The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans

Published on June 16, 2025
The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board.
The Innovation Engine: How Academia-Industry Partnerships Create Mutual Value

Published on June 13, 2025
NSF’s INTERN Program Helps SPDC Ph.D. Graduate Find Industry Passion and an Innovative Professional Path Forward.
Fill your plate with locally grown fruits and vegetables this summer

Published on June 13, 2025
Visit local farmers markets to enjoy delicious, Michigan grown produce!
Tips for growing and maintaining cut flowers in your garden

Published on June 13, 2025
Learn how to grow healthy cut flowers and keep them blooming with key maintenance techniques like pinching, deadheading and support.
A Summer of Discovery: Welcoming REU Students to the PSM Labs at MSU

Published on June 13, 2025
Summer on campus means more than field days and quiet streets—it also means a fresh crop of students bringing new energy to our labs, thanks to an amazing group of undergraduate researchers joining us for the season.
Taking the Stage at the Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition

Published on June 13, 2025
Each year, the Michigan Good Food Fund Competition invites Michigan packaged food business owners to pitch their business in front of a panel of judges for the opportunity to receive cash awards up to $5000.