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Cultivating Futures: The Impact of Connie Schwass

Published on March 31, 2026
After more than 35 years in education, Connie Schwass reflects on her time with IAT and West Shore, where she inspired students through curiosity, care, and hands-on learning—leaving behind a legacy rooted in impact and connection.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Erica Muller

Published on March 31, 2026
Erica Muller, a hybrid master's student, shares her forestry journey.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 9 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on March 31, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybeans.
Macro learning: A new MSU Extension approach to timely learning for Michigan’s grape and wine industry

Published on March 31, 2026
Delivering timely, research-based insights to support real-time decisions in Michigan’s vineyards and wineries.
Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations

Published on March 30, 2026
MSU Extension releases insect and disease management recommendations for the growing season.
KBS / PSM Post-doc researcher Kaitlin Gattoni presents her work on prairie strips at seminar

Published on March 30, 2026
Kaitlin, who works directly with Dr Christine Sprunger, recently presented highlights of her research spanning studies on the community assembly of nematodes in the Nebraska Sandhills and the effects of prairie strips in row crop fields in Iowa.
Deworming recommendations for pasture-raised pigs in Michigan

Published on March 30, 2026
Parasites that persist in soil and pasture environments can affect pig health and growth, making parasite management an important part of outdoor pig production.
Community Sustainability 2026 Graduate Endowed Award Winners

Published on March 30, 2026
The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2026. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students!
New videos feature 2025 Top Performing Plants from Michigan Trial Gardens

Published on March 30, 2026
Growers can view a new series of videos that features top varieties from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants

Published on March 30, 2026
This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms.