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PhD Candidate Lexi Heger defends her thesis:

Published on February 6, 2026
"Another day, another spore to trap: advancing molecular detection, aerobiology, and genetic resistance discovery to Plasmopara viticola and other grapevine pathogens:"
With the help from first-time visitors, five Michigan communities engaged to better understand their assets and opportunities in 2025

Published on February 6, 2026
Demand for MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism assessment program demonstrates a growing desire and need for Michigan communities to better themselves by capturing first-time visitor perspectives.
FDA Announces “No Artificial Colors” Enforcement Discretion

Published on February 5, 2026
The FDA has informed food manufacturers that the agency will exercise enforcement discretion to allow “No artificial colors” and similar claims in many situations. Prudent manufacturers will continue to comply with the law until it is revised.
Recording of using the 2025 Michigan chestnut cost of production study webinar is now available

Published on February 5, 2026
This recorded webinar provides an overview of the chestnut cost of production study and describes the enterprise budgets, covering profit analysis for hand-picked and machine-harvested production.
Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program Announces Awarded Projects with Supplemental Call for Upper Peninsula-based Projects

Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program has awarded $350,000 combined with a year of technical assistance to boost the development of nine building projects around the state. Supplemental call for Upper Peninsula-based projects runs Feb. 9-March 2
The Star of Bethlehem: A beautiful and meaningful cut flower

Published on February 5, 2026
The Star of Bethlehem is often found in many Christmas floral arrangements. Its name alone signifies its meaning, but it’s simple beauty also helps the bloom stand out as a cut flower.
Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping in spring 2026

Published on February 5, 2026
Michigan State University Extension and other organizations offer several webinars and online opportunities to learn about beekeeping.
Registration is open for the Pest and Crop Management Update on February 27 in Frankenmuth

Published on February 5, 2026
Field crop producers will hear 2026 updates and integrated pest management pesticide recommendations for the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan.
One lake's success story: Winning the fight to control invasive Eurasian water milfoil

Published on February 5, 2026
Higgins Lake uses diver-assisted suction harvesting to reduce the aquatic invasive species but it has taken an investment of time and money.
MDARD requests comments on weevil control of spotted knapweed (star thistle)

Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) requests comments from beekeepers and other stakeholders by March 6 for input on potential use of insects for control of spotted knapweed (also known as star thistle) in Michigan.