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MSU researcher finds that a quarter of Africa's trees are located outside areas classified as forest

Published on May 4, 2023
Discovery opens the door for future carbon mitigation efforts, better land management
MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing

Published on May 3, 2023
The series provides a walk through on marketing fundamentals for beginning farmers.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.
Botrytis control tips for greenhouse ornamentals

Published on May 3, 2023
Cool, overcast weather prompts Botrytis outbreaks.
Entomology awarded the CANR DEI Gold Badge

Published on May 3, 2023
The Department of Entomology's efforts in the DEI space were recognized by the CANR Digital Badge Project.
A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus

Published on May 3, 2023
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.