News

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.
Carved pumpkins are for decorating – not for consumption

Published on October 27, 2022
Once a pumpkin is carved, it becomes a potentially hazardous food.
Plant science at the dinner table: blueberries

Published on October 26, 2022
Americans enjoy blueberries year-round, fresh or frozen, in muffins, pancakes or smoothies. In fact, the U.S. per capita consumption has more than tripled since the mid-2000s.
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.
Youth inspired by STEM shares her story

Published on October 26, 2022
The story shared by one youth of how programs like MSU Extension’s science literacy team inspired them to pursue a STEM career.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season.
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch

Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week.
Faculty Spotlight – Jeremy Johnson

Published on October 25, 2022
Jeremy Johnson shares how he got into forestry and the different avenues the program has to offer.
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame

Published on October 25, 2022
Tjerk and Ramona Okkema of Blanchard were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on September 10, 2022.