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Diabetes and feet

Published on January 22, 2026
Appropriate foot care is very important for diabetics.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 22, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples now a downloadable PDF

Published on January 22, 2026
A free PDF download is now available for the new apple scouting pocket guide from MSU Extension.
New Episode of Bug Talk Podcast Features Dr. Zsofia Szendrei

Published on January 22, 2026
In this episode of Bug Talk, Dr. Zsofia Szendrei discusses her work on sustainable vegetable pest management and the importance of collaboration and communication with growers.
KBS LTAR 2026 Highlights - Read Our Newsletter

Published on January 22, 2026
The 2026 KBS LTAR Newsletter highlights new results from the Aspirational Cropping System Experiment showing that the profitability gap with business-as-usual systems has narrowed, with some crops outperforming conventional practices.
The 2025 Michigan Chestnut Cost of Production bulletin is now available

Published on January 22, 2026
MSU Extension will host a webinar February 3 to assist in applying the results of the study to your farm’s numbers.
Now Hiring Students for 2026 Summer Jobs

Published on January 22, 2026
The MSU Horticulture Gardens are seeking hardworking student employees to assist this summer!
Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction

Published on January 21, 2026
During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we will have a conversation about fire design considerations with mass timber, with a presentation from Jason Smart, Senior Director, Fire Engineering, of the American Wood Council.
Felicia Wu appointed to international food safety expert committee

Published on January 21, 2026
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been selected to serve on the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series returns February 2026

Published on January 21, 2026
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered for eight weeks to help prepare for the 2026 growing season.