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Lauren Cooper Presents in Washington, D.C. on the Future of Forestry in the Farm Bill

Published on June 8, 2023
FCCP Founder, Lauren Cooper was a panelist on a Farm Bill briefing organized by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate.
Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education

Published on June 8, 2023
MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer.
James Averill named MSU AgBioResearch assistant director

Published on June 7, 2023
The Michigan agriculture leader begins his new role July 1.
Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan

Published on June 7, 2023
The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources.
MSU Extension welcomes Chris Bardenhagen as new farm management educator

Published on June 7, 2023
Bardenhagen brings a vast range of experience in farming, law and research to MSU Extension.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.
FCCP Attends Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance Forest Resource Planning Committee Meeting in Smithville, New Jersey

Published on June 6, 2023
Chad Papa, FCCP Research Assistant, and Stephen Handler, NIACS Climate Change Specialist, discussed forest certification and their efforts to promote climate-smart forestry through education and research.
2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers

Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources
Irrigation trends in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use.