News

Mary Tuski has found her place in the horticulture industry

Published on March 2, 2020
Mary Tuski is a four-year horticulture student from Lapeer, MI. She is full of passion for the horticulture industry and is currently the President of the Student Horticulture Association.
The forest standard time

Published on March 1, 2020
Tree growth and forest growth possess an element of time. Humans are often faster-paced and place more emphasis on short-term perceptions. This asynchrony masks a range of benefits.
Small fruit production risk management resources to preserve your berry farm’s sustainability and employment

Published on March 1, 2020
MSU Extension is pleased to offer a Small Fruit Production Risk Management Resources and Tools training session series starting March 6 and continuing until April 17.
MSU Extension’s vegetable series continues at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show

Published on March 1, 2020
Free presentations about tomatoes and other vegetables, honey bees, apple trees, healthy soils and cool caterpillars are offered at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show, March 5-8, 2020.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings offered

Published on March 1, 2020
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in 2024.
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
Horticulture Graduate Student Awarded Industry Scholarship

Published on March 1, 2020
Annika Kohler was awarded the 'Mugget" scholarship by the Horticultural Research Institute
Meeting for blueberry growers will update on gall wasp and replanting issues

Published on March 1, 2020
Lunchtime program on March 9 will provide options for fields affected with blueberry stem gall wasp.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.
Join MSU Extension Dairy team for coffee break

Published on March 1, 2020
These virtual coffee breaks are informal educational conversations with dairy farmers or MSU faculty members that probe a different issue each time. Coffee breaks will take place weekly in March and April 2020 and be available live or recorded.