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Improving heifer recordkeeping: Key strategies and insights

Published on May 8, 2024
Detailed records on heifers provides opportunities for stakeholders to make well-informed management and investment decisions for the farm.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - Current recommendations for beef producers

Published on May 8, 2024
HPAI has infected dairy cattle in Michigan and other states. Though no known infections have been reported in beef cattle, Michigan State University Extension recommends that beef producers be diligent in their biosecurity efforts.
AgrAbility mechanical engineering capstone project designs portable swarm trap lifter for veteran beekeeper

Published on May 8, 2024
During the Spring 2024 Design Day, mechanical engineering seniors presented their portable swarm trap hive lifter, which they referred to as the Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES).
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024 

Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge.
Improving Incomes and Nutrition Security Through Development and Commercialization of Consumer Preferred Processed Legume-based Products in Malawi and Zambia

Published on May 6, 2024
From the April 2024 Newsletter
Legume Lab holds four Regional Stakeholder Convenings focused on identifying gaps in the legume system to drive research priorities

Published on May 6, 2024
From the April 2024 Newsletter
MSU Extension farm stress program receives donation from Cherry Republic, Inc.

Published on May 6, 2024
Cherry Republic, Inc. donated a portion of all sales during the month of February to the MSU Extension Managing Farm Stress program to support mental health and wellbeing of Michigan farmers.
I-GUIDE Forum 2024: Convergence Science and Geospatial AI for Environmental Sustainability

Published on May 6, 2024
Save the date for the I-GUIDE Forum 2024: Convergence Science and Geospatial AI for Environmental Sustainability! Join us in Jackson, WY from October 14-16 for groundbreaking discussions and insights into harnessing technology for a sustainable...