News

Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.
First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

Published on May 4, 2020
Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.
Save on home insurance

Published on May 4, 2020
Take time to shop for insurance.
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations

Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered.
Supply chain disruptions

Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?

Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.
Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.
CSUS graduate student 3D-prints PPE for Michigan medical workers

Published on May 1, 2020
Laura Castro-Diaz is participating in an MSU initiative to 3D-print personal protective equipment for medical workers.
SAWBO “goes Hollywood” for myth-busting COVID-19 animation

Published on May 1, 2020
Scientific Animations Without Borders addresses common misconceptions about COVID-19
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.