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Walking for 15 minutes after a meal may provide the best benefit

Published on October 10, 2025
Fifteen minutes of walking after a meal may decrease your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Using the Michigan Blueberry Cost of Production Study

Published on October 10, 2025
Apply the results to your farm’s numbers.
In an AI-fueled world, “Ask Extension” for the facts

Published on October 10, 2025
MSU Extension’s “Ask Extension” service offers Michiganders real answers from trusted experts, whether they're worried about garden pests or starting a small business.
New box tree moth alert for Michigan homeowners and residents, now available in English and Spanish

Published on October 10, 2025
his updated alert provides an overview of box tree moth to help residents prepare as this invasive insect continues to spread in Michigan. English and Spanish versions now available.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 8, 2025

Published on October 10, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Helping your family sleep better at night: tips for managing screen time before bed

Published on October 9, 2025
Simple strategies to reduce screen-time sleep disruptions
PSM graduate student Tomas Lopes receives Carter Harrison Endowment and the Rossman Scholarship

Published on October 9, 2025
Tomas is part of the Diploid Germplasm for Variety Development project, which works to improve potato yield in countries across the globe through the development of highly disease-resistant lines.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on October 9, 2025
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Stride and step science of dairy showmanship

Published on October 9, 2025
Did you know that there is a science behind setting the feet on dairy cattle? Take a look into how we can use cattle stride patterns and gait to learn how to set feet for dairy cattle showmanship contests.
Beyond resistance, why is horseweed a headache for managers?

Published on October 9, 2025
Michigan State University researchers study the factors that affect horseweed’s remarkable ability to develop as a winter or summer annual weed.