News

Good times, happy cows

Published on July 8, 2019
Cows have an ideal time budget for their day. As we affect that budget we can impact their well-being.
Megan Andrews found a whole new world while working in an entomology lab

Published on July 8, 2019
Undergraduate student Megan Andrews says she discovered insects are interesting and underrated. Since working in the Gut lab, she has changed her major to pursue a career in entomology.
Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan

Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production.
Dairy margin coverage sign-up

Published on July 8, 2019
Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the country have an enhanced tool to provide risk management on their farms.
ABM Senior: Finding AFRE and Practicing Her Passion

Published on July 8, 2019
AFRE student Brooke Vilminot is spending her summer interning at Archer Daniels (ADM) in Toledo, Ohio after finding her home at Michigan State in the AFRE Department.
The tale of two transitions

Published on July 8, 2019
Getting farm transition right can make or break a farm’s chances of surviving from one generation to another.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 5, 2019

Published on July 8, 2019
With warmer weather, more spotted wing Drosophila were trapped this week; protect susceptible crops.
Vegetable disease alert: Act now to protect cucumbers and onions

Published on July 8, 2019
Act now to protect cucumbers from downy mildew and onions from Stemphylium leaf blight.
Catherine Jordan values her small classes and caring professors

Published on July 5, 2019
Catherine has known since high school that she wanted to pursue a career in the green industry. Her time at Michigan State has given her the ability to get to know her professors personally and learn about new career paths.
Sinha receives USDA–NIFA–AFRI Merit Award

Published on July 5, 2019
Niharika Sinha received a USDA–NIFA–AFRI Merit Award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction.