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Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series

Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14.
Rain gauges are one of the best low-cost tools for saving water

Published on July 22, 2025
An accurate rain gauge can help producers take full advantage of rainfall and reduce unnecessary irrigation water use.
Fertigation: A midseason option for fertilizer application to irrigated fields

Published on July 22, 2025
Applying fertilizer through irrigation, also known as fertigation, allows irrigators to apply the last increment of nitrogen to their growing crops.
Reducing heat stress in the field

Published on July 21, 2025
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on July 21, 2025
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
Tackling asparagus beetle after harvest

Published on July 21, 2025
Learn what to do when asparagus beetles become problematic on the fern after harvest.
Understanding the “Rural-Urban Transect” tool

Published on July 21, 2025
The Transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of land use patterns and application of planning and zoning techniques.
Meet the 2025 Entomology Research and Outreach Fellows

Published on July 21, 2025
MSU Entomology is proud to welcome Araya Pore and Hieu Mai as the 2025 EROF Scholars!
Master plans and housing: What the Michigan Planning Enabling Act requires

Published on July 21, 2025
Changes to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act effective April 2, 2025, require communities to consider their housing needs when master planning.
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell named 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year

Published on July 17, 2025
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell was named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year at the National Cherry Festival for her leadership in research, grower outreach and advocacy, and for her lasting impact on Michigan’s cherry industry.