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Ag. Ed. is growing in the Department of Community Sustainability

Published on September 5, 2025
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education program welcomes Dr. Jessica Toombs and FFA team welcomes Kevin Nugent this fall to help expand Ag. Ed. programming in CSUS.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production 2024 report is available from MSU Extension

Published on September 5, 2025
This new MSU Extension bulletin shows cost breakdowns and provides estimated revenues and profits.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Cooler weather slowed crop growth as pumpkin harvest begins, with reports of disease and pest pressure in carrots, brassicas and sweet corn. This is the final Michigan vegetable crop report of the season.
2025-26 Learning Exchange Series: Engaging and Supporting Family Forest Owners in Climate-Smart Forestry

Published on September 4, 2025
In this webinar, Melissa Kreye from Penn State University presents "Engaging and Supporting Family Forest Owners in Climate-Smart Forestry."
Saturated buffers: Proven practice with new surprises

Published on September 4, 2025
Saturated buffers have long been promoted as a way to reduce nitrate loss from tile-drained farmland, but just how effective are they?
Planning and preparing for a power outage

Published on September 4, 2025
Preparation and planning are a part of every adult’s life. Discover resources to help you prepare for a power outage and ideas for keeping your children busy until the power comes back on.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer.