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Michigan Awarded Two Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Grants
Published on July 15, 2024
Michigan organizations to receive awards from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation hub to build more local, more nourishing, and more loving school food systems in Michigan. -
Michigan State University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru receive grant to work with Indigenous Federations to improve cultural relevance and gender equality of forest conservation initiatives
Published on July 12, 2024
New grant awarded to support a new collaborative project “Inclusive and Sustainable Conservation Partnerships: An applied approach for improving Peru’s market base mechanism strategies with Indigenous communities.” -
Why is Isabella Rabac, a rising senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, working an internship this summer in Linda Hanson’s lab?
Published on July 12, 2024
In the quest to understand the effects of Rhizoctonia on sugarbeets in Michigan, a curious twist to an old problem creates a unique opportunity for this summer scientist! -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tar spot and white mold recommendations
Published on July 11, 2024
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 18 will feature MSU Extension field crop pathologist Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Lisa Woodke
Published on July 11, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Lisa Woodke ('02, Agribusiness Management) is currently an Executive Board member representing the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 10, 2024
Published on July 11, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is in full swing with early varieties already hitting the market. Significant issues are the early arrival of spotted wing Drosophila and Anthracnose fruit rot. -
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!
Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 11, 2024
Published on July 11, 2024
Large rainfall accumulations halted fieldwork and resulted in standing water in many fields. Most soybeans reached reproductive stages, and low levels of tar spot were confirmed in Branch County. -
Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?
Published on July 11, 2024
Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them. -
Pre-college programs broaden horizons and create a college-going culture
Published on July 11, 2024
Pre-college programs serve an important purpose for postsecondary institutions and communities by offering K-12 students opportunities to prepare academically and socially for higher education.