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4-H alumna credits 4-H Capitol Experience for leading to her career choice

Published on February 11, 2022
Alger County Michigan 4-H alumna Kennedy DeFrancesco participated in many state and national 4-H events during her years in 4-H. However, 4-H Capitol Experience was most life-changing, igniting plans for a political science degree and a career in law.
How food entrepreneurs can strengthen responses to rising input costs

Published on February 11, 2022
Food input costs are increasing in early 2022, which makes knowing the root causes, and how big businesses are reacting, helpful to food entrepreneurs to plan a successful response.
Suzanne Threadgould grows endowment for Ingham County 4-H

Published on February 11, 2022
In 2016, Suzanne Threadgould created an endowment in honor of her husband’s life and career with Michigan 4-H. Recently, she made an IRA charitable required minimum distribution gift to grow the fund, increasing the impact for generations to come.
The Weekly Beet 02-11-2022

Published on February 11, 2022
Notices of various presentations and seminars. Ray Hammerschmidt received the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from the Michigan Potato Commission!
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio

Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch.
An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs

Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success.
Click pruning for apples

Published on February 9, 2022
Click pruning is a technique developed for type-4 and tip-bearing varieties. We summarize when and how it can be used.
2022 Dairy Program Booklet

Published on February 8, 2022
Check out the 2022 dairy program booklet
Knighthood bestowed to MSU professors by Burkina Faso

Published on February 8, 2022
Past directors of the USAID Feed the Future Legume Innovation Lab receive high honor for their advocacy and cowpea research supporting the livelihoods of women seed producers.
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Announces Grant Writers Workshops and Seed Grant Competition

Published on February 8, 2022
Learn more about the Grant Writers Workshops and Seed Grant Competition.