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Communicating science to parents

Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University's Sheril Kirshenbaum and Alison Bernstein, both mothers, explain the challenges of finding and sharing accurate, reliable scientific information on raising children.
Faculty Members Receive 2018-19 AFRE Excellence Awards

Published on May 17, 2019
AFRE faculty members received departmental awards recognizing their outstanding efforts in outreach, teaching, research, and lifetime service at the annual AFRE meeting on May 10, 2019.
When alfalfa winterkills, what can you do?

Published on May 17, 2019
The long cold winter took a toll on Michigan alfalfa stands.
Organic grain crop enterprise budgets are available

Published on May 17, 2019
Tools for growers looking to establish or expand an organic grain farm.
Why are my pine trees turning brown?

Published on May 17, 2019
Knowing which species of pine you have and the time of year you first see symptoms can help you identify the problem.
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019

Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival.
Free online budget tool makes budgeting easier

Published on May 17, 2019
Create an interactive budget using the High School Financial Planning Budget Wizard.
Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show

Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena.
Home vegetable gardeners are asked to "grow a row" for their local food pantry

Published on May 17, 2019
Feeding America believes that food insecurity impacts one in eight people in west and northern Michigan.
Infectious Coryza could be a concern for poultry owners

Published on May 17, 2019
Several states have experienced an increase in infectious coryza cases in poultry flocks this spring, understanding the disease is critical in preventing and treating it properly.