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Keep shorelands clean to protect frogs and toads
Published on April 15, 2021
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish. -
Dairy team podcast is ready to start its third season this spring
Published on April 14, 2021
Take us along for the ride with a new season of our educational podcast beginning April 13. -
Spring turn-out sets the tone for the entire grazing season
Published on April 14, 2021
When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because management of the spring flush of forage availability is key to setting the tone for the entire grazing season. -
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of high market prices
Published on April 14, 2021
Key talking points can help both landowners and producers understand farmland value. -
Wheat growth stage 6 signals game on!
Published on April 14, 2021
The first joint stage is a game-changer in the development and management of wheat—the plants begin to invest in their reproductive phase. The timing is right for growers to gauge their progression of management practices. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 14, 2021
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control. -
Women are making a difference for the Packaging Building
Published on April 13, 2021
The MSU School of Packaging is celebrating the first two women who have made campaign gifts to the Packaging Building Renovation. -
Join MSU and fellow growers for weekly Chestnut Chat series
Published on April 13, 2021
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for a weekly, in-season discussion about chestnut production. -
New MSU Hop Podcast is fun and informative
Published on April 13, 2021
Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the hop industry in the Great Lakes region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out. -
Smarter packaging for safer food
Published on April 13, 2021
Packaging built with MSU nanoelectronics expertise could help create a more intelligent supply chain -
Serving up slugs for April 29 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on April 13, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 29, 2021, will feature Ohio State University entomologist Kelley Tilmon discussing slug life cycle, early season impacts on crops, scouting and management strategies. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2020
Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Cooler weather predicted for the coming week expected could slow apple development. -
Student follows in family’s construction footsteps
Published on April 13, 2021
Senior Sabrina Maniaci uses her knowledge, skills and opportunities at MSU to prepare for career as a project engineer following graduation. -
World’s protected areas need more than a “do not disturb” sign
Published on April 13, 2021
A review of nearly 55,000 protected areas identifies what's needed to prevent significant deforestation. -
MSU School of Packaging provides a foundation for professional success
Published on April 13, 2021
Jessie Lewis, ’92 and ’94, talks about how her experience in the MSU School of Packaging provided a foundation for her professional career. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Spring’s early arrival is advancing plant growth and development in most small fruit crops. No winter or spring frost/freeze damage has been observed in blueberries, strawberries and raspberries/blackberries. -
Packaging alum Gail Tavill builds long-term relationships with peers and mentors
Published on April 13, 2021
Gail Tavill, ’90, talks about how the School of Packaging helped her build long-term relationships with like-minded individuals. -
Don Dickmann endows support for junior faculty in the Department of Forestry
Published on April 13, 2021
Emeritus Professor Don Dickmann worked for over 40 years in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry before retiring – not once, but twice – and even then, it didn’t quite stick.
