News

Message to the MSU Board of Trustees and Other Members of the MSU Community

Published on September 8, 2022
"We must ensure that our campus is a safe learning and working environment and a vibrant place of discovery for our students, staff, and faculty."
Alternative planting strategies for maximizing yield potential in winter wheat

Published on September 8, 2022
Farmers are looking for ways to accelerate planting of winter wheat to reduce weather-related planting delays. Meanwhile, a transition to precision planting in narrow rows may improve yields.
Landmark Africa Agriculture Status Report development led by CANR professors

Published on September 8, 2022
Robert Richardson and Thom Jayne of CANR led creation of major report calling for acceleration of African food systems transformation.
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 6 and 7, 2022

Published on September 8, 2022
Potato late blight reported in two commercial field areas in Montcalm County, Michigan.
ARPA Fiscal Recovery in Michigan - 2021

Published on September 7, 2022
Planning and spending of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars in 2021 by Michigan’s largest grant recipients.
Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 7, 2022
Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.
Global Convening 2022

Published on September 7, 2022
From the August 2022 Newsletter
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7 2022

Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest is underway for early varieties of apples at this time: Gingergold, Zestar, SweeTango, Jersey Mac, PaulaRed. Fruit quality is excellent.
Stocking density in a dairy barn can impact cow performance

Published on September 7, 2022
When barns are overstocked, it can lead to negative impacts on profits.
Recent Paper Outlines Impact of USAID Investment in Agricultural Research Through U.S. Universities

Published on September 7, 2022
From the August 2022 Newsletter