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Exploring your world: Coping with cold through hibernation

Published on October 27, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
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.
Carved pumpkins are for decorating – not for consumption

Published on October 27, 2022
Once a pumpkin is carved, it becomes a potentially hazardous food.
Caring adults make for stronger teens

Published on October 27, 2022
Strengthening adult connections in teens’ lives can help promote healthy relationships.
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.
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.
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.