News

Cold weather and alfalfa silage: Strategies for successful fermentation

Published on June 6, 2025
Low temperatures can be an obstacle when it comes to haylage production, but with optimal management practices, these challenges can be effectively addressed.
The forgotten law: Planning commission review of capital expenditures

Published on June 6, 2025
When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first.
Steady rain and cooler temperatures help the Michigan canola crop along

Published on June 6, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
New endowment empowering experiential learning opportunities in construction management

Published on June 5, 2025
The James D. Parish Endowment supports MSU students competing in the annual Associated Builders and Contractors Commercial Construction Management Competition.
FCCP organizes workshop to build voluntary forest carbon market decision support capacity in Rhinelander Wisconsin

Published on June 5, 2025
FCCP organized a 1-day workshop in Rhinelander Wisconsin to increase landowner and forestry professional decision-making support to engage in voluntary carbon markets.
Raising the bar for calf care: A look into the Calf Care Quality Assurance program

Published on June 5, 2025
The CCQA program equips calf raisers with science-based training and resources to ensure consistent, high-quality care. It builds consumer trust, supports employee education and promotes animal welfare across the beef and dairy industries.
Managing calf transportation: The Canadian perspective

Published on June 5, 2025
As more young calves are traveling the roadways, researchers have been gathering data to determine what challenges calves face due to transportation and what can mitigate those issues to give calves the best start and achieve high heifer completion rates.
Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation

Published on June 5, 2025
MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Summer with safe food

Published on June 5, 2025
Summer is coming, so make sure you know the four basic food safety practices to keep food safe during warm weather.
Learn to identify native and invasive aquatic plants with hands-on training

Published on June 5, 2025
Summer sessions available on plant identification and kayak safety through Michigan Sea Grant's MI Paddle Stewards program.