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Foes or food? Foraging for Great Lakes invasive species

Published on February 23, 2024
Many invasive species, from garlic mustard to grass carp, were deliberately introduced to the United States because they were once a valuable food source.
The cloning crayfish conundrum: A threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem

Published on February 23, 2024
While not in the Great Lakes -- yet -- its ability to outcompete native species make the marbled crayfish a significant risk to the Great Lakes.
Ensuring volunteers feel valued

Published on February 22, 2024
There are several ways volunteer managers can ensure volunteers feel valued throughout their volunteer experience.
White muscle disease in cattle is caused by nutrient deficiency

Published on February 22, 2024
Selenium and vitamin E are important components in combating oxidative stress and maintaining proper muscle function.
Project GREEEN-funded research packs a punch against problematic weeds

Published on February 21, 2024
MSU scientists team up with Michigan plant industry groups using Project GREEEN and commodity dollars to combat weeds.
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates

Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm.
Stay in the same field with grazing terms

Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices.
Management Over Medication: Fall and winter manure handling and storage tips for small swine farms

Published on February 19, 2024
How to properly handle swine manure on a small farm in the fall and winter seasons.
Studying the Changing Markets in Kenya and India

Published on February 19, 2024
Saweda Liverpool-Tasie and Tom Reardon won a grant for a two-year project for $800,000 from RIMISP. The grant is for data analysis for a number of countries in Africa and field surveys in all segments of several ag product value chains in India and Kenya.
Meet Jacob Kilby: graduate student

Published on February 18, 2024
Jake Kilby is completing his Master's Degree in CSS, pioneering a hybrid turf system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums.