News

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems awarded grant to strengthen local food partnerships in Battle Creek and the Upper Peninsula

Published on October 23, 2020
A new project will connect food and farm business owners with networks and partners that can help them prosper.
Planning for all generations

Published on October 23, 2020
Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges.
Annual Summary Report on antimicrobials sold for use in food-producing animals: key findings for swine producers

Published on October 23, 2020
Based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most recent Summary Report, sales of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock increased moderately in 2018 when compared to 2017.
Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

Published on October 23, 2020
Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.
The power of a virtual pitch during a pandemic

Published on October 23, 2020
Learn how to pivot your current pitch into the best virtual pitch. We discuss techniques for filming, best pitching practices, and highlight an experienced entrepreneur as a guest speaker.
Weekly Beet - October 23, 2020

Published on October 23, 2020
In this weeks edition: Various Webinars, Announcements, Building Access,
Shocking biodiversity decline more than one-solution crisis

Published on October 22, 2020
MSU sustainability scientist Jianguo "Jack" Liu is part of an international team of scientists analyzing new goals for nature in a United Nations effort published in Science Magazine.
MSU faculty optimize remote field experiences for forestry students

Published on October 22, 2020
Students and faculty in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU) share their experiences adapting to an online setting from a traditionally outdoor-focused program.
MSU receives $2 million USDA grant to improve blueberry pollination

Published on October 21, 2020
Michigan State University has received a four-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative to improve blueberry pollination.
2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan

Published on October 21, 2020
Understanding farm financial trends has never been more important to the future success of a farm business.