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Using Precision Agriculture to Adapt to a Changing Climate

Published on April 24, 2023
Michigan specialty crops have been the research focus of Younsuk Dong, Ph.D., BAE assistant professor. Dong's Low-Cost Monitoring System assists producers across Michigan in adapting to the challenges.
Accurate production records can benefit farm profitability

Published on April 21, 2023
How reconciling production can help manage risk and improve farm decisions.
Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

Published on April 21, 2023
Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Emerging from the deep

Published on April 21, 2023
Lakes are nurseries for a fascinating variety of insects; did you know that many insects – including dragonflies, mayflies, and mosquitoes – spend the first stages of their lives underwater?
Tropical wheat development may not aid Nigerians in poverty

Published on April 21, 2023
Investing $1.5 billion in tropical wheat funding may not benefit people living in poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, warns MSU's Dr. Saweda Liverpool-Tasie.
Practical heat stress abatement strategies for dairy cows

Published on April 21, 2023
Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects.
Electrical Technology Certificate Program Sets Students up for Success in the Classroom and Beyond

Published on April 21, 2023
The Electrical Technology Program at Michigan State University (MSU) provides electrical apprenticeship training emphasizing agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial wiring.
MSU Places Fifth at NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition

Published on April 21, 2023
Michigan State University’s Student Horticulture Association made a strong showing at the so-called “Landscape Olympics:” the 47th Annual National Association of Landscape Professionals National Collegiate Landscape Competition.
Christmas tree spring update – April 19, 2023

Published on April 21, 2023
Warmer than typical temperatures have pushed much of the state seven to 14 days ahead in degree day accumulation and will affect management on the farm.
Keeping swine in the thermoneutral zone

Published on April 21, 2023
Estimating hot conditions affecting pigs raised inside buildings and making modifications to reduce the risk of heat stress.