News

Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan

Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.
Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak

Published on August 3, 2020
This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine.
MSU researchers receive grants to study dairy cattle health

Published on August 3, 2020
$500K grants will be used to study BLV, dairy cow reproduction
Leaf spot damage from fourlined plant bug a common sight in Michigan gardens

Published on August 3, 2020
Tips for recognizing and managing fourlined plant bug, a distinctive garden pest.
New Pesticide Study Could Lead to Improvements in Farmer Health

Published on August 2, 2020
AFRE's Joseph Goeb reflects on the findings of a new study he co-authored in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists entitled "Pesticides: What you don't know can hurt you."
FSG leads AGRA’s African Agriculture Status Report (AASR) again in 2020

Published on August 1, 2020
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Food Security Group continues to lend its expertise to the African Agriculture Status Report.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Ryan Beechnau

Published on August 1, 2020
Forestry student, Ryan Beechnau of Dewitt, MI, speaks about his early experiences in forestry including his work in the W.K. Kellogg Research Forest.
Top five summer questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline

Published on July 31, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.
Showing appreciation for your livestock buyers

Published on July 31, 2020
Writing a thank-you note for your livestock buyer is part of a good marketing plan.