News

Steady rain and cooler temperatures help the Michigan canola crop along

Published on June 6, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
Should your worker be classified as a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor?

Published on June 6, 2025
Misclassification can lead to penalties, back taxes and fines.
New endowment empowering experiential learning opportunities in construction management

Published on June 5, 2025
The James D. Parish Endowment supports MSU students competing in the annual Associated Builders and Contractors Commercial Construction Management Competition.
Learn to identify native and invasive aquatic plants with hands-on training

Published on June 5, 2025
Summer sessions available on plant identification and kayak safety through Michigan Sea Grant's MI Paddle Stewards program.
Explore adaptive farming in action: Visit an AgrAbility client’s farm in Allegan County

Published on June 5, 2025
Join MSU Extension staff for a visit to an AgrAbility client’s farm and see how assistive technology helps farmers overcome physical challenges and continue working in agriculture.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.
Summer with safe food

Published on June 5, 2025
Summer is coming, so make sure you know the four basic food safety practices to keep food safe during warm weather.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling.
Smarter manure management: New tools to save nitrogen and protect the environment

Published on June 5, 2025
Two recent studies from UW–Madison are testing ways to keep more nitrogen in the soil where crops can use it, while cutting down on pollution.
Fusarium research under watch: How science and regulation work together to protect U.S. agriculture

Published on June 5, 2025
The plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum has recently gained media attention, but why all the fuss?