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Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on May 8, 2023
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.
Twenty-three Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service by Michigan State University Extension

Published on May 8, 2023
In 2023, Michigan State University Extension celebrated 23 volunteers who united with youth for half a century. These individuals have provided 50 or more years of service to Michigan 4-H and youth in their communities.
Scientists scrutinize elements flowing through food trade

Published on May 8, 2023
A flood of nitrogen and phosphorus increase as global food trading steps up, with unknown environmental consequences. Explored in Nature Communications
Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan

Published on May 8, 2023
Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism.
MSU hosts legislators to showcase AgBioResearch, Extension programming

Published on May 8, 2023
State legislators tour campus greenhouses, South Campus Animal Farms
The cone wars: How do we stop them?

Published on May 8, 2023
Removing Fraser fir cones is a costly, labor-intensive practice, but recent research provides some new management options.
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources names 2023's Outstanding Student Leader

Published on May 5, 2023
The 2023 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award winner is Andrew Smith, who will represent the graduating seniors as class speaker at the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Minimizing the risk of heat stress in pigs during transportation

Published on May 5, 2023
Pork producers know that transportation can be stressful for pigs. Hot, humid weather conditions during transportation events increase stress in pigs, sometimes leading to death.
MSU hosts faculty from North Carolina A&T in effort to foster collaboration and showcase research, outreach endeavors

Published on May 5, 2023
Visit part of ongoing partnership to enhance cooperation between the two land-grant institutions
What is management over medication?

Published on May 5, 2023
Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with close observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept.