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Key Takeaways from a Food-Grade Grains Field Day

Published on July 3, 2024
Participants from across Michigan’s supply chain discussed food-grade grains and the opportunities and challenges going from Field to Mug, Spoon, and Jug.
Disease detected on cukes in Washtenaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples

Published on July 3, 2024
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Early summer crop water needs

Published on July 3, 2024
Effective early water management involves applying irrigation only when necessary to give the crop a strong start, while considering that over-irrigation can lead to losses of crop inputs.
Sustainable Intensification of Dual-Purpose Cowpea Varieties for Enhanced Food and Fodder in Senegal

Published on July 2, 2024
From the June 2024 Newsletter
Seeds2B Joins Legume Lab Technical Leadership Team

Published on July 2, 2024
From the June 2024 Newsletter
“Let’s Help Her Win” TV show accepting applications for season 2 contestants

Published on July 2, 2024
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based YouTube show connects contestants to mentors, technical assistance, and investors.
Multidisciplinary KBS team produces new conservation tool

Published on July 2, 2024
The first-ever Prairie Strip Partial Budget is now available through MSU Extension and MiSTRIPS
Recent farm to ECE procurement pilot shared at National Research Conference on Early Childhood in Washington, D.C.

Published on July 2, 2024
Researchers from the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems aimed to assess the impact of participation on provider practices, with the goal of informing and supporting statewide farm to ECE efforts.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.
Two Detroit-area educators will join week-long Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Erie

Published on July 2, 2024
Metroparks outreach interpreter, and Pontiac biology teacher, among 15 from Great Lakes region chosen to participate.