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Buying day to fair week: New educational 4-H swine videos from MSU Extension

Published on April 1, 2026
Discover the latest educational videos from MSU Extension designed to support 4-H families involved in swine projects for fairs.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2026

Published on April 1, 2026
Apples are at green tip in apples and blueberries are at bud swell.
'DASH' divers help lake residents manage aquatic invasive species

Published on April 1, 2026
Learn how divers can survey for and reduce the amount of aquatic invasive species in Michigan lakes.
Michigan 4-H represented at 2025 Global Climate Summit and 5th Asia 4-H Network Conference

Published on April 1, 2026
MSU Extension Senior Educator Janis Brinn represented Michigan 4-H at the 2025 Global Climate Summit and 5th Asia 4-H Network Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Equine history at MSU: How it all started

Published on April 1, 2026
This series will explore the history of horses at Michigan State University.
Lead like a pro: Proper halter fitting and placement for dairy cattle

Published on April 1, 2026
A short guide to how show halters should be properly worn and fitted on dairy cattle.
New study shows rapid hormonal rise in honey bees due to heat shock is mitigated by social conditions

Published on April 1, 2026
A recent study shows that heat causes a sharp hormonal spike in isolated honey bees, but social interactions and a key pheromone help prevent this stress response, revealing how bees stay resilient in a warming world.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026

Published on April 1, 2026
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.
Empowering youth leadership: 4-H member brings livestock judging innovation to Houghton County Fair

Published on April 1, 2026
Local 4-H youth develops new livestock judging contest to expand hands-on learning opportunities.
MSU Extension field crops Scouting School returns for the third year

Published on April 1, 2026
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools.