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Kick off spring with the Smart Gardening Conference

Published on January 23, 2026
Register for the 2026 Smart Gardening Conference in Belleville to learn about native plants, invasive species, pollinators and garden design.
The 2025 Michigan Chestnut Cost of Production bulletin is now available

Published on January 22, 2026
MSU Extension will host a webinar February 3 to assist in applying the results of the study to your farm’s numbers.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 22, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
Now Hiring Students for 2026 Summer Jobs

Published on January 22, 2026
The MSU Horticulture Gardens are seeking hardworking student employees to assist this summer!
New Episode of Bug Talk Podcast Features Dr. Zsofia Szendrei

Published on January 22, 2026
In this episode of Bug Talk, Dr. Zsofia Szendrei discusses her work on sustainable vegetable pest management and the importance of collaboration and communication with growers.
Diabetes and feet

Published on January 22, 2026
Appropriate foot care is very important for diabetics.
KBS LTAR 2026 Highlights - Read Our Newsletter

Published on January 22, 2026
The 2026 KBS LTAR Newsletter highlights new results from the Aspirational Cropping System Experiment showing that the profitability gap with business-as-usual systems has narrowed, with some crops outperforming conventional practices.
Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples now a downloadable PDF

Published on January 22, 2026
A free PDF download is now available for the new apple scouting pocket guide from MSU Extension.
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series returns February 2026

Published on January 21, 2026
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered for eight weeks to help prepare for the 2026 growing season.
Registration is open for the Vegetable and Field Crop Production Update on February 10

Published on January 21, 2026
Hear updates for vegetable and field crop producers in the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan.