News

Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop

Published on March 1, 2021
Even though air temperatures dropped to as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit in February, the wheat crop around the state is still in excellent condition.
Creating a communication plan in your mentoring program

Published on February 28, 2021
Establishing a communication plan in mentoring programs helps build, maintain and sustain strong relationships with children and families.
MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network

Published on February 28, 2021
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.
Jenna Walters’ research explores impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination

Published on February 28, 2021
Graduate student Jenna Walters shares her passion for entomology and insect photography, and her research on the impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination.
CSUS alumnus spotlight: Tim Eder

Published on February 28, 2021
Tim reflects on the importance of sustaining the Great Lakes in his life and career.
CSUS student proposes legislation to expand sustainability education in Michigan schools

Published on February 28, 2021
Recent CSUS alumna Courtney Boersema, along with instructor Bob Wilson and MSU Sustainability director Amy Butler, created legislation to include sustainability curriculum in the Michigan Green Schools Program.
MSU seeking solutions for pre-term birth

Published on February 28, 2021
Hanne Hoffmann partners on research with March of Dimes
IAT student follows family path in farming

Published on February 28, 2021
Agricultural operations program through the Institute of Agricultural Technology supports long-term plans to study agribusiness management at MSU.
Federal Funds for Michigan’s Water Providers

Published on February 28, 2021
A new federal low-income water assistance program will be launched to help households with unaffordable water bills and water bill debt and support local water provider affordability program efforts to address chronic unaffordability.
The economic impact of duration of antibiotic treatments for mastitis

Published on February 28, 2021
It rarely pays to extend antibiotic treatment for mastitis beyond label directions.