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Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on July 2, 2024
Weekly crop water use recommendations offer irrigators scientifically based guidance on how much irrigation water to apply when rainfall is insufficient.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge.
Open Position: Assistant Instructor/Instructor

Published on July 1, 2024
The Interior Design program at the School of Planning, Design & Construction (SPDC) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for an Assistant Instructor/Instructor to teach IDES 150 and IDES 152 in Fall 2024.
Firework safety for everyone

Published on July 1, 2024
Pets and young kids can be extra sensitive to fireworks. Here are a few suggestions on making it a safe experience for everyone.
MDARD invests in MSU IWR’s Great Lakes Watershed Management System

Published on June 30, 2024
With support from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University is enhancing the Great Lakes Watershed Management System to help reach the State’s Domestic Action Plan goals.
Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development

Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects.
2024 MSU Weeds Tour brings students, faculty and agriculture industry stakeholders together in the field

Published on June 28, 2024
A huge crowd including stakeholders from all sectors including producers, industry and faculty, gathered at MSU Plant Pathology Farm to learn from each other about the latest developments in weed and seed research in the corn and soybean plots.
Faculty Feature

Published on June 28, 2024
This week we are getting to know Dr. Gian Maria Niccolo “Nico” Benucci, who works as a Data Analyst and Bioinformatician with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).
Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate legislation headed for governor’s desk

Published on June 28, 2024
Legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate was passed by the Michigan legislature this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation is now headed to the governor’s desk for approval.
Announcing Master's Degree Thesis Defense Seminar for Maria Kenneth Lane S. Bears

Published on June 28, 2024
Understanding winter wheat and sugarbeet yield, growth, and quality through intensive management