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Michigan child nutrition programs farm to school efforts recognized by Vilsack and Stabenow in recent events

Published on May 28, 2024
Michigan farm to school programs were highlighted at recent events with USDA Secretary Vilsack, Senator Stabenow, and other policymakers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

Published on May 28, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.
Refine your cover crop management

Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.
MSU Online Programs at the Association for Food and Drug Officials Annual Meeting

Published on May 24, 2024
Stop by our booth to say hello and pick up some MSU swag!
Creating captivating containers

Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan’s trial gardens provide inspiration for designing your combination containers.
No need to worry about contracting bird flu from pasteurized dairy products

Published on May 24, 2024
Pasteurization protects dairy consumers from the H5N1 influenza virus.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 22, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Blueberries and strawberries are in the green fruit stage. Fruitworms and flower thrips are major pest problems.
HPAI dairy herd infection case report

Published on May 24, 2024
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced since herd infection began.
The first cutting of hay should be your first priority for dairy forages

Published on May 24, 2024
Dairy farms should prioritize the first cutting of alfalfa over other ongoing field tasks to ensure a high quality haylage .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): What are they and how can they be prevented?

Published on May 23, 2024
Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they can affect children and how we can prevent them.