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Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Lignin-Based Adhesives for Mass Timber

Published on April 14, 2026
In this meeting, we welcomed Dr. Mojgan Nejad, MSU Department of Forestry, who presented about her lab’s innovation in lignin-based adhesives and pathways to commercializing these biodegradable, lower-carbon options in mass timber products.
Heavy rains in northwest Michigan have resulted in flooding

Published on April 14, 2026
Many orchards across northwest Michigan are impassable due to standing water in orchards. Growers are concerned about covering for early disease control with the excess water in the orchard.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Stephen J. Taglione

Published on April 13, 2026
Stephen J. Taglione (1977, public affairs management) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member.
How to obtain a pesticide application business license in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2026
Businesses applying pesticides for hire in Michigan must obtain a pesticide application business license. Understanding certification, experience, insurance and application requirements helps ensure compliance and legal operation.
How to price freezer beef

Published on April 13, 2026
Spreadsheet tools help beef and dairy producers set prices when selling grain-fed and grass-fed beef carcasses.
Corn cost of production projection tool for 2026 now available

Published on April 13, 2026
New cost of production Excel-based tool for non-irrigated and irrigated corn now available from MSU Extension.
Congratulations Mohit Mahey (Eric Patterson and Lundquist Labs)

Published on April 13, 2026
Successfully defended his thesis: Understanding site of action of indaziflam and resistance Mechanism of poa annua to indaziflam 8 April 2026
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

Published on April 13, 2026
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you the opportunity to act.
New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Published on April 13, 2026
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale.