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Christmas tree field report – April 14, 2025

Published on April 16, 2025
Updates on pest management, scouting and farm notes from Christmas tree producers across Michigan.
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?

Published on April 16, 2025
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly.
Successful pair and group rearing of calves

Published on April 15, 2025
Looking into social housing for calves but have no idea where to start? Jennifer Van Os, University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares her insights on the benefits and considerations when it comes to social housing of calves.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied.
Assessing the impact of the loss of specialty crops in Michigan

Published on April 15, 2025
The full report, available from MSU Extension, highlights economic contribution and risk factors of Michigan specialty crop industries.
Perry receives 2025 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award

Published on April 14, 2025
Dr. Bess Perry, faculty in the Department of Community Sustainability, received a MSU Teacher-Scholar award at April 7th ceremony to acknowledge her excellence in teaching, research, and outreach.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Riley Watts

Published on April 14, 2025
Riley Watts shares how they chose MSU Forestry to blend their passion for the outdoors into helping the Earth and how they hope to settle into state work after graduating.
Kang Xia named MSU AgBioResearch associate director

Published on April 14, 2025
Xia, former associate director of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station at Virginia Tech, begins her role with MSU AgBioResearch April 14.
2025 Michigan 4-H Cash Composition Contest demonstrates youth are on a solid path for their financial future

Published on April 14, 2025
Tackling the challenging topic of credit, youth shared important tips in their essays for utilizing credit wisely.