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Thumb Ag Day to go virtual in 2020

Published on December 7, 2020
Join MSU Extension field crops educators along with experts for this free Virtual Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 9.
Educational opportunities for hop growers this winter

Published on December 4, 2020
Despite the cancellation of in-person programming, growers have some great “hopportunities” this winter.
Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension

Published on December 4, 2020
The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology.
Saving soil with cover crops

Published on December 4, 2020
Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money.
Virtual pest and field crop management updates for 2021

Published on December 2, 2020
The in-person field crop meetings offered each winter by MSU Extension have moved to online delivery for 2021.
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from

Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from.
Final call to register for 2020 Virtual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update

Published on December 1, 2020
This is the final call to register for the Virtual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness to receive your 2021 Field Crops Weed Guide in time for the meeting.
Cultivating sustainable leadership in agriculture, food, and natural resources education and beyond

Published on November 30, 2020
Dr. Aaron McKim shares about his research, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Community Sustainability.
Largest agriculture training program for military service members in U.S. continues expansion

Published on November 30, 2020
Heroes to Hives announces state partnerships to bring beekeeping education to more veterans.
Evaluating seedling wheat stands this fall

Published on November 30, 2020
Before snow blankets the fields, evaluating wheat fields may be helpful.