News

Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021
Veraison season is here. Third generation of grape berry moth is predicted to be starting in southern Michigan.
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 8: Ermine moths

Published on August 11, 2021
Small, speckled moths that may cause damage.
Managing apple maggots with insecticides

Published on August 11, 2021
Insecticide options for apple maggot control.
Dr. Linda Nubani receives Chief of Police Award of Excellence from the Lansing Police Department

Published on August 10, 2021
SPDC’s Linda Nubani is recognized for increasing the collaboration between police and community.
Tom Reardon Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

Published on August 10, 2021
Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor
MSU Extension team recognized as national award winner

Published on August 10, 2021
The MSU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities team was recognized by the National Association of Community Development Professionals, receiving the “Excellence in Teamwork” award.
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications

Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.
Measuring Cowpea Consumption

Published on August 10, 2021
This project, ‘Measuring Cowpea Consumption’, developed a method using a urinary metabolites unique to cowpea to identify dietary exposure and quantify levels of dietary intake for children and adults.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.
Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: External caregivers – Part 2

Published on August 10, 2021
How to thoughtfully decide which adults are safe to be around and care for your child.