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Food animal producers will require a veterinary prescription to access over-the-counter antibiotics

Published on October 10, 2022
Producers need to establish a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian.
Extension Master Gardener Photos of the Month for October showcase the importance of pollinators

Published on October 10, 2022
Diane Phelps’ and Katie Stone’s photos highlight one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others about pollinators.
Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices

Published on October 10, 2022
Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures.
Two Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners honored for 1,000 volunteer hours

Published on October 7, 2022
Elizabeth Slajus and Ron Rossway reflect on their experiences as Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners.
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students

Published on October 7, 2022
Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project.
MSU scientist works with Michigan dairy farmers to address urgent animal health issues

Published on October 5, 2022
MSU's Angel Abuelo troubleshoots dairy cattle challenges for Michigan dairy farmers through research and MSU Extension appointments.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 5 2022

Published on October 5, 2022
Varieties such as Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week in the West central region. Red Delicious and Idared are moving closer to maturity. Northern spy are still immature.
CSUS student brings together sustainability science and art

Published on October 5, 2022
Gianna Méndez Germán pursues their studies in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, exploring best practices in global sustainability and incorporating art and science to address environmental issues in the Dominican Republic.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 5, 2022

Published on October 5, 2022
Fuji, Goldens, Red Delicious and IdaRed are the focus for harvesting now in southwest Michigan. ReTain use for stop drop control seems to be more common this year as larger yields, bin shortages, and less labor available for harvesting are anticipated.