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Wheat Watchers week of May 5, 2025

Published on May 8, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Alpha Epsilon Honor Society Michigan Chapter Revitalized

Published on May 8, 2025
Twenty-two students are inducted into the revitalized chapter of Alpha Epsilon in a ceremony last month
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

Published on May 8, 2025
The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
Michigan canola crop hits flowering

Published on May 8, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress and insect pests.
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH

Published on May 7, 2025
CNH will provide MSU with a New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor, the world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor, for use in educational and research initiatives.
Grain bin and manure pit safety education saves lives

Published on May 7, 2025
Providing Michigan agribusinesses and farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
Great Lakes Tinned Fish wins MSU Product Center’s 2025 Young Innovator Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based company is the first Midwest-based tinned fish company to source exclusively from the Great Lakes region.
From ideas to enterprises: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Published on May 7, 2025
Michigan’s youth to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures at the CEC Conference, inspiring communities to nurture future business leaders.
Spartan Threads: How One Student's Path Was Woven Years Before He Knew It

Published on May 7, 2025
Fulbright scholar Solo Arman Peralta Mercene earned a master’s in entomology at MSU and graduated in spring 2025. He now returns to the Philippines to help farmers combat invasive pests, reflecting on the unexpected connections that shaped his journey.
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.