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Drive-by botany: Chicory and common mullein

Published on August 4, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-July 2021.
A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2021
Recent changes to Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.”
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 7: Robber flies

Published on August 4, 2021
If you’re not careful, these predatory flies might just steal your heart.
African Swine Fever outbreak in the Dominican Republic spurs the need for enhanced biosecurity on swine farms in the U.S.

Published on August 4, 2021
The first outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere in nearly 40 years requires all U.S. swine farmers to prioritize and enhance biosecurity practices aimed at protecting the health of their herds.
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021
Viticulture Field Day was a success. There are several other events planned for the year.
Director Daum shares the impact the transformative Amcor gift will have on the School of Packaging

Published on August 3, 2021
Recently, global packaging leader Amcor made a transformative gift to the MSU School of Packaging. We interviewed the MSU School of Packaging director Matt Daum to learn more about the impact this gift will have on the school.
Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging

Published on August 3, 2021
The $10.8 million gift from Amcor is the largest corporate gift in the School of Packaging's history and will establish an endowed faculty position focused on sustainability and support renovations to the School of Packaging building.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.
Visit of The National Variety Release and Registration Committee to Tomato project

Published on August 3, 2021
National Variety Release and Registration Committee visited the tomato project on July 13, 2021
MSU researchers catalog 480,000 lakes in the lower 48 states

Published on August 3, 2021
A team of Michigan State University researchers is on a mission to help ensure that current and future generations can enjoy the nation’s lakes.