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Sand’s urban role demands key part on sustainability stage

Published on May 21, 2021
Four years after unveiling a looming sand crisis, scientists focus on sand's sustainability implications and propose solutions to reduce impacts.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021

Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week.
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities

Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building.
Delayed and variable soybean emergence

Published on May 20, 2021
Learn how to assess and respond to the delayed and variable soybean emergence caused by seed corn maggots, crusting or dry soil conditions.
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 17, 2021

Published on May 20, 2021
Temperatures are warming and conditions remain dry across much of the state.
Forecasted temperatures give a green light for planting

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events, but forecasted milder low temperatures will allow gardeners to plant tender plants. Locations that have not passed their frost-free dates should keep an eye on the low temperatures.
Who should be on our community leadership team?

Published on May 20, 2021
After several years, strategies and suggestions develop for building leadership teams to address community-driven tourism and development.
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum.
ReNAPRI and PRCI: Planning for Policy Success

Published on May 19, 2021
With assistance from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) the Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) has created and implemented a new strategic plan.