News

MSU Extension invested in Lake County youth through 4-H

Published on July 2, 2019
In 2018, 205 youth participated in MSU Extension's youth development 4-H programs.
MSU entomologists receive $2.5 million from National Science Foundation to study infectious disease

Published on July 2, 2019
A team of scientists, including two from Michigan State University, has been awarded a four-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
A better way to store silage

Published on July 2, 2019
Protect feed quality and reduce environmental risk.
Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy

Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season.
4-H cloverbuds and service project involving veterans

Published on July 2, 2019
Service involves looking outside yourself and helping your community and its members. 4-H cloverbuds can participate in service, as doing a service learning project doesn’t have to be difficult.
Wet year irrigation decisions

Published on July 2, 2019
At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.
MSU Extension makes a difference in Lake County in 2018 by the numbers

Published on July 2, 2019
District director James Kelly reflects on the MSU Extension educational programs during 2018 that help Lake County residents improve their lives.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

Published on July 2, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July.
Take time to explore nature with your children this summer

Published on July 2, 2019
Understand the importance of time outdoors for children by trying one—or all—of these outdoor experiences.
Irrigation provides option for nitrogen application following late wet spring

Published on July 2, 2019
Irrigators have options for managing nitrogen application in wet conditions and late-planted crops.