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MSU students in Community Sustainability course present proposals to Michigan policy makers

Published on May 7, 2026
Students in the spring 2026 semester of Environmental and Natural Resource Policy course (CSUS 464) had the unique opportunity to present their final policy proposals to a panel of local Lansing policy makers as the culmination of their course experience.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 7, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 9 (flag leaf ligule visible) with the head moving up the stem toward Feekes 10 (head emerging). Early planted soybeans began to emerge.
FCCP co-authors report quantifying climate-smart forest management in Minnesota with American Forests

Published on May 7, 2026
FCCP co-authors report quantifying climate-smart forest management and wood utilization in Minnesota with American Forests, Natural Resources Canada, and the USDA Forest Service.
Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students

Published on May 7, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food to cafeteria offerings for students.
Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet

Published on May 6, 2026
New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week.
Every spark needs a champion

Published on May 6, 2026
How caring adults help youth discover their sparks.
The rise of women’s sports—and why fathers should share it with their children: Part 3

Published on May 6, 2026
Fathers introducing children to women’s athletics can increase how children see respect for others. Part 3 offers insights from Sam Tracey, head women’s soccer coach at Cornerstone University.
Exploring bias

Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast.