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Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on March 20, 2026
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.
Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 20, 2026
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.
Using conservation easements within farm succession planning

Published on March 20, 2026
Join our webinar to learn from land conservancy experts about using conservation easements.
Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March

Published on March 20, 2026
Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates.
El Equipo de Extensión de Lechería ofrece numerosos recursos en español

Published on March 20, 2026
Un porcentaje significativo de empleados de la industria lechera en el estado de Michigan hablan español como su primer idioma.
The MSU Extension dairy team offers many resources in Spanish

Published on March 20, 2026
Since a significant percentage of dairy employees in Michigan speak Spanish as their primary language, MSU Extension offers resources and training in Spanish to assist those who work in the dairy industry.
New flowcharts from FSIS for determining if FSIS inspection applies

Published on March 19, 2026
Check out these helpful flowcharts posted on the FSIS website.
Newsletter: February & March 2026

Published on March 19, 2026
Happy (almost) Spring! We'd like to share some recent updates and resources from the Forest Carbon and Climate Program.
It’s a Wrap: Tall Timber Exhibition Draws Diverse Audiences and Dynamic Programming to Downtown Detroit

Published on March 19, 2026
Hosted by MassTimber@MSU and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the traveling Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood exhibition saw over 1000 visitors during its 3-month run in downtown Detroit.
4-H Exploration Days lets Michigan youth explore possibilities for their future

Published on March 18, 2026
MSU pre-college programs like 4-H Exploration Days provide education, personal development and fun for ages 12 and up – make summer plans for your youth early!