News

Feeling cooped up? Now may be an egg-cellent time to raise your own chickens

Published on April 1, 2020
Raising chickens for eggs and meat can be a rewarding activity while practicing social distancing.
Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees

Published on April 1, 2020
Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall.
Alumni Highlights: Paul Vilker '14

Published on March 31, 2020
We interviewed MSU AFRE Food Industry Management alumnus Paul Vilker 14' about his time in the program and how it helped prepare him for his current job.
Work of my research team highlighted in Produce Business magazine

Published on March 31, 2020
Work of my research team highlighted. Thank you to Matthew Ogg for interviewing me!
Icebreakers for online meetings

Published on March 31, 2020
Even when you aren’t meeting face-to-face, icebreakers are important for groups. Here is a list of icebreaker options especially for virtual meetings.
How can we have a virtual Michigan 4-H club meeting when the bylaws say you cannot?

Published on March 31, 2020
Host a virtual Michigan 4-H meeting even when you have bylaws prohibiting this.
East Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

Published on March 31, 2020
Spring growth of fruit crops are right on track compared to normal growth for east Michigan, despite an unusually mild winter.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

Published on March 31, 2020
Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.
Spring lawn care tips for the do-it yourselfers

Published on March 31, 2020
Spring has sprung and with temperatures forecast to warm considerably in the next week, many do-it yourselfers or those simply looking for something to do outside their home will be venturing out into their lawns.
65 icebreaker questions for online meetings

Published on March 31, 2020
Interesting questions make for great icebreakers, especially virtual ones.