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The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
Bryan Foster named as new KBS director

Published on November 14, 2025
After a competitive national search, Michigan State University has selected Bryan L. Foster, Ph.D., as the next director of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS)
The Mobile Irrigation Lab is on the move

Published on November 14, 2025
Michigan State University’s Mobile Irrigation Lab offers on-farm evaluations of flow rate, system pressure and application uniformity to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that boost water- and energy-use efficiency.
Meet Connor Purvis Winner of the 2025 Teidje award)

Published on November 14, 2025
Congratulations Connor Purvis (PhD Burns lab), who will use his award to travel to an international meeting.
Grad student Spotlight: Advancing Long-Term Agricultural Microbiome Science

Published on November 14, 2025
Ashlyn Morin (Bonito lab) was awarded the PSM Graduate Assistantship and the Carter Harrison award this year.
Managing the land you hunt

Published on November 14, 2025
Consider harvesting antlerless deer this season to help control the population and the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on November 14, 2025
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 14, 2025
Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease.
Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

Published on November 13, 2025
Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.
Plant science at the dinner table: pumpkin leaves

Published on November 13, 2025
Pumpkin leaves are used as a “green” much like spinach, beet or turnip greens throughout the world.
Plan your 2026 vineyard spray program: Multi-state pest management webinar for grape growers

Published on November 13, 2025
A multi-state webinar providing science-based guidance for building effective 2026 vineyard spray programs, with RUP credits available for Michigan growers.
A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan

Published on November 13, 2025
Recent changes to Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.”
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 13, 2025
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 13, 2025
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
MSU Extension launches new beginning farmer resource at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 13, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is a new jointly created resource from MSU Extension and USDA.
Insights from Michigan agricultural professionals to advance farm conservation

Published on November 12, 2025
Through focus groups and surveys, a new MSU Extension report outlines some priority questions agricultural, conservation and agribusiness professionals in Michigan have about conservation practices.
Stored grain and soil fumigation meeting set for December 2

Published on November 12, 2025
Spend a couple hours of your evening learning about all the basics and safety concerns surrounding grain bin and soil fumigation and get enough credits to renew your fumigation standard.
Select the right garden mulch

Published on November 12, 2025
Mulch can help reduce weed competition, increase your garden's productivity, and reduce the time you spend working in your garden.
Why strong volunteer management matters

Published on November 12, 2025
Investing in volunteers builds stronger programs, lasting relationships and thriving youth.
2025 4-H International Camp United Program (4-HICUP)

Published on November 12, 2025
4-HICUP brought teens from around the globe together to gain leadership skills and environmental knowledge.