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Farm Bill Programs offer limited support for 2022 production year

Published on October 16, 2023
USDA releases 2022 payment data and 2023 projections for PLC/ARC-CO.
The Dutch flower auction

Published on October 16, 2023
A quick history and interesting facts about the Dutch flower auction.
MSU Extension partners with legislators to host first Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

Published on October 16, 2023
On October 4, MSU Extension hosted the first Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol, in partnership with State Reps. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) and Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.).
MSU entomologists uncovered how little fruit flies survive deserts

Published on October 16, 2023
New research on a desert fruit fly species shows that evolutionary changes in a single gene lead to the ability to survive extremely high temperatures and low humidity in deserts.
There’s hormones in beef? MSU Extension addresses common misconceptions

Published on October 13, 2023
Beef has a low concentration of hormones when compared to other common foods in our diet, including vegetables. Even with the use of hormones from ear implants, beef still has lower concentrations of hormones than many foods in our diet.
Leaders Celebrate Milestone for State's First Michigan-Sourced Mass Timber Building

Published on October 13, 2023
Michigan Department of Natural Resources breaks ground on mass timber Newberry Customer Service Center breaks ground in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Daphna Gadoth Attends Michigan Society of American Foresters Fall Meeting

Published on October 13, 2023
Daphna Gadoth, FCCP Senior Research Assistant, attended the Fall 2023 Michigan Society of American Foresters (MI SAF) Meeting in Marquette, Michigan.
Sandra Lupien Addresses Mass Timber Demand in Fox2Detroit Feature on Detroit's New Carpenter Union Training Center

Published on October 12, 2023
Fox2Detroit spotlights MassTimber@MSU Director, Sandra Lupien, driving the mass timber movement in Michigan. Lupien's efforts, featured in the article, underscore the growing demand and benefits of mass timber construction in the state.
Tulip mania: The history of the tulip market

Published on October 12, 2023
Tulips are a fantastic and inexpensive way to add color to your spring garden; learn how they gained popularity.
Navigating Halloween with food allergies

Published on October 12, 2023
The Teal Pumpkin Project can help keep trick or treating fun, healthy and safe for everyone.