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MSU's Soil Judging Team: Exploring soil science through competition and community

Published on February 25, 2025
The MSU Soil Judging Team offers students the chance to study soil directly in the field while fostering a supportive community where students can engage in friendly competition and explore soil science.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Kenna Kline

Published on February 25, 2025
Kenna Kline shares how studying in Argentina and Antarctica broadened her view of global forestry and inspired her to research underrepresented species.
The rising tide of sand mining: a growing threat to marine life

Published on February 21, 2025
Jianguo "Jack" Liu and colleagues call to better identify the significant damage sand extraction across the world heaps upon marine biodiversity. In One Earth.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
How to reduce neck pain from screen time part 2: Muscle strengthening exercises

Published on February 20, 2025
Learn a set of simple muscle strengthening exercises to reduce your neck pain.
How to reduce neck pain from screen time part 1: Stretching

Published on February 20, 2025
There are many causes of neck pain, but proper stretching and muscle strengthening can provide relief.
Selective dry cow therapy: One tool to reduce antibiotics on your dairy farm

Published on February 20, 2025
Consider the economics of your antibiotic usage in dry cow therapy.
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown.
Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects.
Netting in high-density sweet cherries reduces bird damage and spotted wing drosophila

Published on February 20, 2025
Over a two-year study, bird damage and SWD were reduced under nets. Netting may serve as an effective way to protect crops and reduce reliance on pesticides.