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Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.

Published on May 16, 2019
MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 16, 2019

Published on May 16, 2019
Fields dried out in between rain events over last weekend and this week. Field operations continued, but with more rain on the way, progress will be slowed once again.
Seminar on Myanmar’s Rural Transformation at MSU

Published on May 16, 2019
Dr. Ben Belton, will be discussing recent findings of large scale surveys implemented by FSP in Myanmar and the need for policies in order to support successful livelihood diversification and leverage greater value from existing agri-food value chains.
The art and science of variable rate seeding

Published on May 16, 2019
Variable rate seeding could reduce input costs in low productivity areas and increase your yields in high productivity areas.
Central Michigan field crop update - May 16, 2019

Published on May 16, 2019
As cool wet conditions persist, planting is off to a slow start.
Michigan’s livestock industry supports future leaders through student scholarships

Published on May 16, 2019
$320,000 in honorary scholarships awarded to students in livestock-related majors since 2010.
Student commencement speech shared life lessons for graduates

Published on May 16, 2019
Environmental design graduate student Stephanie Onwenu spoke to 2019 CANR students at commencement about being fearless, open to change and present.
Central Michigan vegetable update – May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019
Progress is slow due to continued cool wet weather.
10 tips for organizing a 4-H youth exchange

Published on May 15, 2019
Youth exchanges build cultural appreciation and life skills. Follow these 10 steps for a successful exchange.
Jim Hilker: Tax Considerations When Exiting Dairy Farming

Published on May 15, 2019
Professor Jim Hilker explores the significant unintended tax consequences that can result from selling dairy farm assets.