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Michigan agriculture organizations support Farm Bill facilities investment

Published on May 18, 2023
Michigan agricultural organizations advocate for federal funding through the Research Facilities Act in support of new and modernized facilities at agricultural colleges, a much-needed investment after decades of deferred maintenance.
Fostering success with youth in foster care

Published on May 18, 2023
MSU Extension partners with Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative to provide life skills education for youth in foster care.
Soybean planting depth considerations when planting into dry soil conditions

Published on May 18, 2023
How to identify and achieve the optimum planting depth if you are faced with dry soil conditions.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 18, 2023

Published on May 18, 2023
Near-perfect spring weather has allowed for a continued surge in planting progress…now we just need enough soil moisture to get the crops up and established.
MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 helps individuals manage and conquer real life skills

Published on May 18, 2023
Monthly Adulting 101 classes impact financial and work habits among young adults.
Symposium: Soaking low moisture ingredients in water - are you nuts?

Published on May 18, 2023
Linda J. Harris at the Florida Association for Food Protection, 2023 Annual Educational Conference, Orlando, FL
Young calves fed starter benefit from supplemental forage

Published on May 18, 2023
The amount of forage needed by young calves consuming starter will vary depending on a variety of nutritional factors.
Planting dates and corn yield in Michigan

Published on May 18, 2023
When do planting delays hurt yield? Exploring USDA data and field trial results.
Lumm makes special gift supporting Oakland County 4-H

Published on May 18, 2023
With a deep fondness for the 4-H program in his community, Daniel Lumm, of Waterford, made a special gift to support Oakland County 4-H in 2022.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 17, 2023

Published on May 17, 2023
The 2023 blueberry season is already in progress. In Van Buren, Allegan and Ottawa counties, varieties like Wayman, Bluetta, Bluecrop and Elliott are going from full bloom to 75%, 75%, 50% and 25% bloom, respectively.