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MDARD Farm Innovation Grant Funds Three BAE Projects

Published on May 23, 2024
The three projects are being supported by roughly 750 thousand dollars
Sign up for aster leafhopper infectivity text messages

Published on May 23, 2024
Follow this year’s aster leafhopper infectivity via text messages from the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics lab.
Test article on Upgrade Server

Published on May 22, 2024
This is to test articles on upgrade server
New scholarship fund honors Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer

Published on May 22, 2024
The Carl Lesser 4-H Ag Scholarship Fund will provide post-secondary scholarships to Michigan 4-H members pursuing agricultural-related degrees.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.
MSU hires new farm manager for Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers

Published on May 20, 2024
Jared Andrews will lead daily operations at both MSU AgBioResearch on-campus research centers.
I.T. News for May 20 2024

Published on May 20, 2024
I.T. News for May 20 2024
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Random forest models of food safety behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on May 17, 2024
This paper utilizes a machine learning approach, Random Forest Model, to determine the top prediction variables of food safety behavioral changes during the pandemic.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024

Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.