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Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Crop and soil sciences prepares next generation of agriculture professionals

Published on April 16, 2021
Recent grad reflects on how his time at MSU and various experiences prepared him for a future supporting land stewardship and crop profitability on his family’s farm.
Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.
Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 as a surrogate for Salmonella in ground black pepper at different water activities

Published on April 16, 2021
The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of water activity on the thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella in ground black pepper.
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.
Mindful laughter: A mind-body health practice

Published on April 15, 2021
Learn how laughter builds resiliency to stress and disease, strengthens muscle and builds lung capacity — as well as how to cultivate it into your daily life.
Gardens' YouTube Videos

Published on April 15, 2021
Our Gardens' staff have been busy this spring creating YouTube videos on various gardening topics
2021 Bukovac Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Published on April 15, 2021
Songwen Zhang is selected for the Horticulture Department's 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Honor.
Our Perennial Garden Manager's Favorite Plants

Published on April 15, 2021
Here are some of Bethany's favorite perennial plants
Noteworthy Annuals in the Spring Plant Sale

Published on April 15, 2021
Our Spring Plant Sale is Almost here!