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Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Michigan Mass Timber Momentum Featured in Detroit News

Published on October 30, 2022
This segment covers mass timber sustainability and carbon benefits, mass timber demand in Michigan and the U.S., upcoming mass timber construction projects, education, and more.
Michigan State University creating tools to train veterinarians in honey bee medicine

Published on October 28, 2022
MSU Department of Entomology’s Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded a $250,000 grant to create training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers.
Strategies for 2023 farm inputs

Published on October 28, 2022
A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash.
MSU alums fulfill critical roles in $19 million grazing, soil health study

Published on October 28, 2022
Spartan graduates lead partner research teams at Colorado State University, Noble Research Institute
Reevaluating antioxidants for dairy cattle

Published on October 28, 2022
Dairy cattle can succumb to illnesses at any time but most diseases take place around two clusters: the time around calving and the first few weeks of a calf’s life. A key factor responsible for the development of these diseases is oxidative stress.
Student Organic Farm - "The Pig Project"

Published on October 27, 2022
Pig Project instructors collaborate across disciplines for NSC 292 Applications in Environmental Studies.
Considerations when storing apples in converted storage space

Published on October 27, 2022
Finding enough storage space for an abundant apple crop may be challenging but using converted storage space may be an option.
Reconditioning overly dry soybeans is profitable but risky

Published on October 27, 2022
Recommendations for adding value to overly dry soybeans and reducing the risks when reconditioning them.
Bolstering youth-adult partnerships as a protective factor for youth

Published on October 27, 2022
Increasing positive networks with adults can help youth succeed.