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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating.
BCC Meeting Minutes – April 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
Minutes from the April 2025 Bailey Community Council led by Student Director, Sydney Sharon
Wheat Watchers week of April 21, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Regional wheat field days offered in May 2025

Published on April 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2025
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Nurturing Roots of Justice: New resources for K-12 food systems education in Michigan 

Published on April 23, 2025
Michigan educators can now access the Nurturing Roots of Justice food systems education resource hub and MI Food Stories Facilitator Guide.  
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
From barn to breathing: Protecting human health in pork production

Published on April 23, 2025
This article explores the critical links between swine production environments and the occupational health and safety of those who work within them.
Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

Published on April 23, 2025
The center will operate under the directorship of Muhammad Rabnawaz in MSU’s School of Packaging.
Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

Published on April 23, 2025
Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.