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Tactics to win the battle against foot rot

Published on January 28, 2020
This article discusses the difference between foot rot and foot scald and how to prevent and treat it.
Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup

Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan growers vie for coveted prize.
Factors to consider when purchasing used produce processing equipment

Published on January 28, 2020
On-farm produce safety can be undermined with the wrong postharvest equipment. Consider these food safety concerns when buying equipment and come to an upcoming workshop on hygienic equipment design.
What does it mean to be colorblind?

Published on January 28, 2020
Color blindness is common. How can you learn more about it?
Mortality composting for small ruminant producers

Published on January 28, 2020
This article discusses the benefits of composting small ruminants and how to do it.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins Feb. 29

Published on January 28, 2020
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off Feb. 29 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914.
MSU leads $1.12M NSF grant to study tropical forest drought

Published on January 27, 2020
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers in the Department of Forestry have received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study tropical forest drought in the Amazon.
Growing elderberry in the garden

Published on January 27, 2020
Identify the right conditions and potential pests before selecting elderberry for your smart garden.
Critical control points for lamb survival

Published on January 27, 2020
This article talks about when newborn mortality occurs and how to prevent it.
Tips for improving out-of-season reproduction

Published on January 27, 2020
This article provides tips for improving out of season reproduction in sheep.