News

MSU Extension invested in Lake County residents through education and partnerships

Published on July 2, 2019
In 2018, almost 600 Lake County residents participated in MSU Extension programs in 2018 and countless others accessed online resources.
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.
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.
Written in the stars: MSU Extension instructor awarded for her dedication, passion

Published on July 1, 2019
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson wins the Golden Apple Award for her exceptional work teaching Flint-area children and adults to take control of their health and nutrition choices.
Common pond types in Michigan

Published on July 1, 2019
If you have a pond on your property, did you ever wonder how the pond got there? Why is the water pooling in that area? How did the pond form? Is it natural or is it man-made?
Alumni Updates Summer 2019

Published on July 1, 2019
Updates from a few forestry alumni.
A Growing, Vibrant, and Supportive Community

Published on July 1, 2019
Support MSU Forestry as we grow and expand
Foliar fertilizer applications to soybeans are rarely profitable

Published on July 1, 2019
Results from the on-farm soybean foliar fertilizer trials conducted in Michigan over the past 10 years. Unless visible manganese deficiency symptoms are present, applying foliar fertilizers to soybeans is not recommended.
MSU Constructs First Mass Timber Building in Michigan

Published on July 1, 2019
New mass timber technology is the first of its kind in Michigan