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MSU receives USDA grant for potato breeding and genetics program

Published on February 26, 2020
MSU has received $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to invest in its potato breeding and genetics program.
Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17

Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.
Science at the Supper Table lessons offered to schools in southeast Michigan

Published on February 26, 2020
Many youth don’t realize science plays a big part in growing the foods we eat. Michigan State University Extension is offering free educational lessons to middle and high school students on topics related to the science of agriculture.
Variety matters in cover crops

Published on February 26, 2020
Cover crop varieties are not all created equal. Find out which one is best for your purpose in the 2019 Michigan Cover Crop Variety Test Report.
Meet Mike Tate: a visionary leader for 4-H, youth development

Published on February 26, 2020
Michael Tate, Michigan’s first African-American state 4-H director, helped shape the future of 4-H in Michigan.
MSU FCCP Mini-course Informational Session: Forest Certification and Climate Change

Published on February 25, 2020
MSU FCCP Mini-course Informational Session: Forest Certification and Climate Change
Michigan Celebrated the Apple Crunch on October 10, 2019

Published on February 25, 2020
Over 300,000 Michiganders crunched into a local apple as part of the annual Michigan Apple Crunch
CSUS professor receives CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Michael Everett to receive 2020 CANR Excellence in Teaching - Established Teacher Award at ANR Week
Trever Meachum receives CANR Distinguished Service Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Trever Meachum to receive 2020 CANR Distinguished Service Award at ANR Week.
Choosing cover crops: Think like a plant!

Published on February 25, 2020
When selecting a cover crop, consider the life cycle of different species to ensure they grow best at the time of year when planted.