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Cultivating local farm economies

Published on April 21, 2021
Farm viability requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution

Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands.
Liu's work contributes to MSU's SDG global rank

Published on April 21, 2021
MSU earns global accolades for its progress working toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Jack Liu's contributions helped boost "Partnerships" SDG.
Selecting corn hybrids for silage based on quality measures

Published on April 21, 2021
Seed planting time is near and seed corn selection is important. There may be several reasons that you select hybrids for corn silage, but the best way is to look at quality measures, because in planting corn for silage, you are planting feed for cattle.
Statement acknowledging the impact on our community of the Minneapolis trial verdict

Published on April 21, 2021
Students, please read the messages from our MSU President and Dean Hendrick. The School of Packaging and Dr. Daum are in alignment with these statement and sentiments.
Sarah Comstock named 2021 MSU Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year

Published on April 21, 2021
Comstock, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, is one of two university-wide recipients of the student-nominated award.
A Sweet Start to our Virtual Programming this Spring: Maple Sugaring Michigan’s Sweet Treat

Published on April 20, 2021
A Sweet Start to our Virtual Programming this Spring: Maple Sugaring Michigan’s Sweet Treat
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

Published on April 20, 2021
Two nights of predicted below freezing temperatures are concerning for fruit growers.
Recordings of the 2021 Statewide Tree Fruit Webinar Series are now available

Published on April 20, 2021
Spring updates to help you prepare for the 2021 growing season are now available on the MSU Extension Tree Fruit channel of the Kaltura Mediaspace website.