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2020 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 18, 2020
Screening submissions of Michigan’s most notoriously herbicide-resistant weeds decline, yet new species continue to be submitted for screening as well as those from vegetable systems.
Stay home and explore the Great Lakes with the HOMES@Homes series

Published on April 18, 2020
This series features fun-filled family friendly videos and hands-on activities highlighting different Great Lakes content.
New Michigan Blueberry Facts on Alternaria fruit rot now available

Published on April 18, 2020
Strategies for managing Alternaria fruit rot in blueberries.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2020

Published on April 18, 2020
As field activities begin to heat up, temperatures are expected to cool down. Here are some things to consider for the agriculture community.
COVID-19 and its Impact on the Environment in Nigeria in a Global Context

Published on April 17, 2020
The third panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
Weekly Beet - April 17, 2020

Published on April 17, 2020
Weekly Beet - April 17, 2020
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming

Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.
Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption

Published on April 17, 2020
Despite recent decisions by some US packers to process only ractopamine-free pigs, it is important to understand that meat products are safe for consumers when ractopamine is used according to label directions.
CSUS graduate student creates information and resource hub for food and COVID-19

Published on April 17, 2020
Vanessa García Polanco created a resource hub to facilitate communication about food systems responses to the novel coronavirus.
Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.