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In an AI-fueled world, “Ask Extension” for the facts

Published on October 10, 2025
MSU Extension’s “Ask Extension” service offers Michiganders real answers from trusted experts, whether they're worried about garden pests or starting a small business.
Helping your family sleep better at night: tips for managing screen time before bed

Published on October 9, 2025
Simple strategies to reduce screen-time sleep disruptions
Beyond resistance, why is horseweed a headache for managers?

Published on October 9, 2025
Michigan State University researchers study the factors that affect horseweed’s remarkable ability to develop as a winter or summer annual weed.
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and MDARD Testing offered in English and Spanish, December 11

Published on October 9, 2025
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2025 on December 11. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon in English or Spanish and earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Interseeding cover crops into corn and soybeans in Michigan: Lessons learned

Published on October 9, 2025
Michigan farmers have found creative ways to get cover crops in earlier. Here are some interseeding tips we have learned from trial (and some error).
New free online course about insects in the garden

Published on October 9, 2025
Sign up to receive six lessons by email about insect identification and their roles.
MSU Extension hosts successful third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

Published on October 9, 2025
On October 8, MSU Extension hosted the third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol to elevate awareness of the Michigan 4-H program and its impact.
PSM graduate student Tomas Lopes receives Carter Harrison Endowment and the Rossman Scholarship

Published on October 9, 2025
Tomas is part of the Diploid Germplasm for Variety Development project, which works to improve potato yield in countries across the globe through the development of highly disease-resistant lines.
Garden health evaluation – Part 1

Published on October 9, 2025
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success.
Stride and step science of dairy showmanship

Published on October 9, 2025
Did you know that there is a science behind setting the feet on dairy cattle? Take a look into how we can use cattle stride patterns and gait to learn how to set feet for dairy cattle showmanship contests.