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PhD Candidate Lexi Heger defends her thesis:
Published on February 6, 2026
"Another day, another spore to trap: advancing molecular detection, aerobiology, and genetic resistance discovery to Plasmopara viticola and other grapevine pathogens:" -
With the help from first-time visitors, five Michigan communities engaged to better understand their assets and opportunities in 2025
Published on February 6, 2026
Demand for MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism assessment program demonstrates a growing desire and need for Michigan communities to better themselves by capturing first-time visitor perspectives. -
Goutham Thotakuri wins third place award for student poster competition at CANVAS 2025
Published on February 6, 2026
Goutham Thotakuri wins third place award in the student competition in soil physics -
2025-26 Learning Exchange Series: The Reforestation Pipeline: Challenges to Nurseries and Seedlings
Published on February 6, 2026
In this webinar, Matt Creasy and Hannah Haas from Great Plains Institute present "The Reforestation Pipeline: Challenges to Nurseries and Seedlings." -
Training the Michigan Mass Timber Workforce of the Future (Tall Timber Exhibit Programming)
Published on February 6, 2026
Event speakers explored key workforce challenges, identified talent gaps, and highlighted opportunities to better align education, training, and industry needs in response to the growing demand for mass timber across Michigan. -
FDA Announces “No Artificial Colors” Enforcement Discretion
Published on February 5, 2026
The FDA has informed food manufacturers that the agency will exercise enforcement discretion to allow “No artificial colors” and similar claims in many situations. Prudent manufacturers will continue to comply with the law until it is revised. -
Recording of using the 2025 Michigan chestnut cost of production study webinar is now available
Published on February 5, 2026
This recorded webinar provides an overview of the chestnut cost of production study and describes the enterprise budgets, covering profit analysis for hand-picked and machine-harvested production. -
Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program Announces Awarded Projects with Supplemental Call for Upper Peninsula-based Projects
Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program has awarded $350,000 combined with a year of technical assistance to boost the development of nine building projects around the state. Supplemental call for Upper Peninsula-based projects runs Feb. 9-March 2 -
Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping in spring 2026
Published on February 5, 2026
Michigan State University Extension and other organizations offer several webinars and online opportunities to learn about beekeeping. -
Registration is open for the Pest and Crop Management Update on February 27 in Frankenmuth
Published on February 5, 2026
Field crop producers will hear 2026 updates and integrated pest management pesticide recommendations for the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan.