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Youth in the spotlight: The power of competition and the challenge of rumors

Published on June 12, 2025
Going beyond the ribbon to build resilience and respect in competitive youth programs.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 9, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Michigan hop pest report - June 12, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Mite numbers are building, and adult corn borer flight has begun in most of the Lower Peninsula.
First 2025 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in three Michigan counties

Published on June 12, 2025
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
Maximize your summer harvest with companion planting

Published on June 12, 2025
Companion planting, also known as intercropping, is “cropping” up on social media as if it is the latest garden discovery. But companion planting can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Crops and weeds made a big jump this week with better growing conditions. Aster leafhopper infectivity is up, and downy mildew spores are detected.
Graduate spotlight on Michael Ozolins

Published on June 12, 2025
Completed his MS and aiming for a PhD!
Policy with lasting impact: Creating change through school wellness

Published on June 11, 2025
Learn about MSU Extension SNAP-Ed’s local approach to building healthy schools and communities.
Cow-calf benchmarking, where does Michigan rank?

Published on June 11, 2025
Benchmarking is an important tool farmers can use to compare their operation’s financial and production information to averages in the industry.
PFAS contamination in Michigan septage

Published on June 11, 2025
The most effective way to reduce PFAS from wastewater entering our ground water, surface water or crops is to eliminate their usage whenever possible.