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4-H SPIN Club model provides an outline to teach about the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute and challenge paper

Published on September 26, 2022
The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is an opportunity and resource for schools, home school families, career and technical education, 4-H programming and more.
ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in Michigan: Spending Plans as of April 2022

Published on September 26, 2022
Just over 17% of the $4.4 billion allocated to Michigan local governments have been spent. Nearly $3.6 billion funds remain unobligated, $3 billion to be spent by 64 large Michigan local governments, while $642 million for the remaining.
Livestock Trailers – Considerations for first responders responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 23, 2022
Michigan State University Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed for responding effectively to accidents involving livestock.
What is the buzz around cow longevity?

Published on September 23, 2022
Dairy cattle longevity has been a topic of increased interest in recent years.
Team Spotlight - Dr. Richard Kobe

Published on September 23, 2022
Meet Dr. Richard Kobe, Chairperson and Professor, Department of Forestry. In this week's spotlight feature, learn more about Dr. Kobe and his experience with mass timber as apart of our team.
Sesión 2: 2022-23 Red de Aprendizaje: Bosques, Carbono, y Clima de América Latina

Published on September 22, 2022
En este series de webinar, oradores Jorge Herrera Silveira y Erik Lilleskov presentan "Manglares y turberas: Almacenamiento de carbono y carbono azul, y sus conexiones con el clima."
Reducing spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed during harvest and tillage operations

Published on September 22, 2022
Recommendations for reducing the spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed this fall in Michigan soybeans.
Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to manage risk and improve net income

Published on September 22, 2022
Harvesting soybeans at 15% to 16% moisture reduces potential for harvest losses and soil compaction and increases income compared to harvesting overly dry soybeans.
Overcoming soybean harvest challenges in 2022 – lodging and green stems

Published on September 22, 2022
Use this information to reduce soybean harvest losses due to green stems and lodging.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 21, 2022

Published on September 22, 2022
September is a key month for Michigan grape growers and it is the time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. Sour rot and botrytis are being reported around the state.