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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022

Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit.
Lentils: A nutrient-dense food to enjoy often

Published on March 28, 2022
Lentils are a nutrient-dense plant food that meet the USDA MyPlate nutritional profile to be both a vegetable and a protein. They are economical and shelf-stable, making them a must-have for every pantry.
The Weekly Beet 03-25-2022

Published on March 25, 2022
In this week's issue notice of various seminars and announcements.
Learn about Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron fisheries

Published on March 25, 2022
Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries managers, Michigan Sea Grant and other regional fisheries partners will discuss rules and regulations and answer angler questions during virtual meetings.
Wellbeing on Beef Farms in Michigan: Participate in the research

Published on March 25, 2022
Are you a raising beef cattle on grass in Michigan? Participate in this study to help beef producers understand how to improve the quality of their land, their profitability, and their happiness simultaneously.
MSU Places Sixth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition

Published on March 24, 2022
An MSU student team placed sixth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in North Carolina in March 2022.
Evaluating sustainability progress requires broad and long look

Published on March 24, 2022
A first look at how striving at the complexities of maki meaningful progress in critically important SDGs
MSU Entomologists welcome arrival of samba wasp for biocontrol of invasive fruit fly

Published on March 24, 2022
Researchers hope the new biocontrol agent can be reared to help manage spotted- wing drosophila on Michigan fruit farms.
Leading conservation scientist 2022 Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecturer

Published on March 24, 2022
A world-renowned conservation scientist who focuses on the need for people to be in partnership with nature to change, will deliver the 2022 Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers.