News

Diagnostic tools for honey bee diseases online learning module

Published on June 18, 2024
An interactive online learning tool helps veterinary practitioners and beekeepers identify and diagnose common honey bee diseases and parasites.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer.
When healthy eating becomes bad for our health: Identifying orthorexia nervosa

Published on June 18, 2024
What resembles a healthy focus on food and nutrition may be a debilitating mental health disorder.
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.
Active listening is a leadership skill

Published on June 17, 2024
Practice active listening to aid in conflict resolution or relationship building.
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.
Fertigation and sidedress nitrogen applications can protect farm profits and the environment

Published on June 17, 2024
Split nitrogen applications, such as fertigation and sidedress nitrogen, on sandy soils are an essential component to increasing nitrogen use efficiency and mitigating environmental risks.
First 2024 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Saginaw County

Published on June 17, 2024
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
How does agriculture fit into the human anitibiotic resistance cycle?

Published on June 14, 2024
New research explores this global, One Health problem
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools

Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management.