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Controlled-environment agriculture research sees innovation through Project GREEEN

Published on March 13, 2024
MSU researchers have used Project GREEEN funding to optimize greenhouse production for more than 25 years.
Content analysis of food safety information in apple drying recipes from youtube, blogs, cookbooks, and extension materials

Published on March 13, 2024
Recurrent foodborne outbreaks associated with low-moisture foods prompted this study to evaluate apple-handling practices presented in apple-drying recipes available to United States consumers, and to explore the food safety implications of the recipes.
2023-24 Learning Exchange Series: Translating science into practice through forest certification to address the co-occurring climate and biodiversity crises

Published on March 13, 2024
In this webinar, Lauren Cooper and Healy Hamilton present "Translating science into practice through forest certification to address the co-occurring climate and biodiversity crises."
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan.
Using sprinklers to protect blueberries from spring freezes

Published on March 12, 2024
Irrigation sprinklers can be used to protect plants from freezing when the expected lows are just below freezing. But, it's all about temperature. Irrigation will result in severe damage when the low is just below freezing.
Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Justin Yarger

Published on March 12, 2024
Justin Yarger has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
Dream Play Build

Published on March 11, 2024
James Rojas and John Kamp share their Dream Play Build model.
Michigan grape growers should prepare for potential late winter freeze and early spring frost risks

Published on March 11, 2024
Michigan's warming winters bring earlier budbreak in grapevines. This can be beneficial for growth but increases the risk of spring frost damage. Ensure vineyard success in this changing climate by understanding dormancy and implementing frost protection.
MSU Pre-College Program Scholarships awarded to 4-H aspiring Spartans

Published on March 11, 2024
Fifty-two percent of the 2023 Pre-College Program Scholarships offered by MSU Admissions were awarded to top-notch 4-H youth who want to become Spartans.
When will the mayflies arrive?

Published on March 11, 2024
Temperature, wind and other environmental factors control the timing and number of mayflies that reach the shores of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.