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Youth compete at 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days

Published on December 18, 2024
Michigan 4-H dairy youth participated in a newly formatted 4-H Dairy Days. With the challenges of the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, the event pivoted and shifted so interested youth could still compete.
Newly published research by FSHN professor explores dietary solutions for improved lupus management

Published on December 18, 2024
Newly published research by MSU researcher James Pestka explores how simple dietary modifications can help manage autoimmune diseases such as lupus, aiming to improve patient care and quality of life.
Afterschool 101: Surveying the Michigan afterschool landscape

Published on December 18, 2024
Over 100,000 Michigan youth participate in an afterschool program, many of them funded by state and federal grants. Learn more about these programs to begin building partnerships and expanding youth programming.
FDA’s New Guidance on Food from Gene-Edited Plants

Published on December 17, 2024
The FDA's new guidance provides a simplified process for products less likely to raise safety issues.
Online master’s program growing globally

Published on December 17, 2024
Asynchronous, online graduate program will allow students to earn a degree in plant breeding from MSU
New Mass Timber Building Codes to Take Effect in Michigan in 2025

Published on December 17, 2024
Those seeking to design and build mass timber buildings in Michigan will soon have more options with the recent adoption of the 2021 Michigan Building Code, scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2025.
MSU Extension receives funding from Office of Highway Safety Planning for 4-H youth seat belt education in Wayne County

Published on December 16, 2024
A one-year $120,000 grant from the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) will provide 800 youth in Wayne County, Michigan with seat belt education.
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published on December 16, 2024
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections.
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on December 16, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility.
What are tariffs and how could they impact farm prices?

Published on December 16, 2024
A review of potential tariff impacts on input purchasing decisions.