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Forestry Student Spotlight – Corey McKenzie

Published on June 19, 2025
Corey McKenzie shares his forestry journey as a first-year undergraduate student and what advice he gives to future students who might be curious about studying forestry, but aren’t sure they would feel represented.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 19, 2025

Published on June 19, 2025
Sidedress nitrogen applications went out on corn. Early soybeans are starting to flower. Scout for potato leafhopper in potatoes and alfalfa.
Minimum contents of a master plan

Published on June 19, 2025
For local governments that chose to adopt zoning, this is a moot question, as zoning must be based on a plan. Still, the minimum contents of a master plan are not well defined in law and communities have great latitude in developing a master plan.
The Partnership Playbook: Identifying red flags in a community partnership

Published on June 19, 2025
Community partnerships can expand the reach of programs like 4-H and other youth development programs. But what if a partnership isn’t working? How do you spot red flags in your professional relationships?
MSU researcher contributes to internationally awarded study on benefits of farm diversification

Published on June 19, 2025
Olivia Smith, professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program, examined the social and environmental impact of integrated crop-livestock systems as part of global study
Mealtime Minefield: Childhood Food Aversions

Published on June 18, 2025
While food aversions can be a challenge, tips from MSU Extension community nutrition instructors can help parents and caregivers make mealtimes easier.
Love the flavor, skip the extra fat and salt

Published on June 18, 2025
Many favorite foods are full of flavor and tradition, but can be unhealthy. Learn more about simple substitutions that can add health benefits without compromising taste.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Summer workshop to focus on efficient irrigation management

Published on June 18, 2025
Participants will have hands-on demonstrations and interact with experts on Friday, August 1 at the Kellogg Biological Station.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.