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Irrigation an important tool for increasing profits, managing risk and utilizing applied nutrients

Published on May 4, 2021
Irrigation plays an important role in Michigan agriculture, contributing the rich diversity of crops grown and ensuring that short-term water deficits do not reduce yields and quality of crops produced.
School of Packaging announces 2020-2021 student scholarship recipients

Published on May 4, 2021
The MSU School of Packaging awarded 82 student scholarships at its Virtual Packaging Banquet in April.
Managing corn silage harvest and feed bunk for nutrient retention

Published on May 4, 2021
Managing corn silage harvest, filling, packing, and feeding are essential to a dairy farm, especially when feed and/or milk prices are high
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 4, 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
Blueberries are blooming in west central Michigan and freeze/frost events from past days seem not to have a significant effect on crop conditions.
Student view: Community engagement in a pandemic

Published on May 3, 2021
Many things have changed because of the pandemic, but not the importance of community engagement. Community engagement has the ability to reconnect us all during a time when a helping hand or friendly face is appreciated.
Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

Published on May 3, 2021
Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings
Sierra Barfield

Published on May 3, 2021
I am a Forester at Weyerhaeuser at the Snow Peak tree farm based out of Lebanon, OR. I’m an early rotation silviculture forester, which means I’m responsible for replanting a unit after it has been harvested and then managing those newly planted trees.
MSU grad shares how the Class of 2021 is poised to make an impact

Published on May 3, 2021
CANR Outstanding Student Leadership awardee, Ashley Prince, talks to undergrads about resilience, empowerment and growth to help change the world for the better.
BHEARD Scholar one of 25 top women behind agriculture sector growth, reforms and transformation in Kenya

Published on May 3, 2021
Dr. Shibia, BHEARD scholar who graduated at Texas Tech University in Agriculture and Applied Economic is one of 25 women behind Agriculture sector growth, reforms and transformation by the government of Kenya nominated by the government of Kenya.
Fertilizer Subsidy Effects on Cowpea Areas and Spatial Crop Diversity in Malian Villages

Published on May 1, 2021
Fertilizer subsidy effects on cowpea areas and spatial crop diversity in Malian villages.