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Industry Outlooks and Labor Shortages Headline the Ag Credit Conference

Published on October 31, 2022
This year’s conference was held October 25 in East Lansing, MI and was attended by over 100 representatives of the agricultural credit and banking industry
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.
Q&A with Scott Corrin: The state of the dairy industry

Published on October 31, 2022
Scott Corrin, Director of Operations and Business Development for the Mideast Area with Dairy Farmers of America, answers questions about the state of dairies today and tomorrow.
Founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” researches biosensors to detect swine fever

Published on October 31, 2022
Chelsie Boodoo, founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” on Impact 89 FM, is a Ph.D. candidate researching DNA-based biosensors to detect swine fever viruses.
Michigan Mass Timber Momentum Featured in Detroit News

Published on October 30, 2022
This segment covers mass timber sustainability and carbon benefits, mass timber demand in Michigan and the U.S., upcoming mass timber construction projects, education, and more.
Michigan State University creating tools to train veterinarians in honey bee medicine

Published on October 28, 2022
MSU Department of Entomology’s Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded a $250,000 grant to create training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers.
Reevaluating antioxidants for dairy cattle

Published on October 28, 2022
Dairy cattle can succumb to illnesses at any time but most diseases take place around two clusters: the time around calving and the first few weeks of a calf’s life. A key factor responsible for the development of these diseases is oxidative stress.
MSU alums fulfill critical roles in $19 million grazing, soil health study

Published on October 28, 2022
Spartan graduates lead partner research teams at Colorado State University, Noble Research Institute
Strategies for 2023 farm inputs

Published on October 28, 2022
A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash.
Student Organic Farm - "The Pig Project"

Published on October 27, 2022
Pig Project instructors collaborate across disciplines for NSC 292 Applications in Environmental Studies.
Bolstering youth-adult partnerships as a protective factor for youth

Published on October 27, 2022
Increasing positive networks with adults can help youth succeed.
Caring adults make for stronger teens

Published on October 27, 2022
Strengthening adult connections in teens’ lives can help promote healthy relationships.
Considerations when storing apples in converted storage space

Published on October 27, 2022
Finding enough storage space for an abundant apple crop may be challenging but using converted storage space may be an option.
Carved pumpkins are for decorating – not for consumption

Published on October 27, 2022
Once a pumpkin is carved, it becomes a potentially hazardous food.
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through hibernation

Published on October 27, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season.
Plant science at the dinner table: blueberries

Published on October 26, 2022
Americans enjoy blueberries year-round, fresh or frozen, in muffins, pancakes or smoothies. In fact, the U.S. per capita consumption has more than tripled since the mid-2000s.
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch

Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved.
Youth inspired by STEM shares her story

Published on October 26, 2022
The story shared by one youth of how programs like MSU Extension’s science literacy team inspired them to pursue a STEM career.
Law enforcement officers, first responders, animal control officers and others recently received specialized training on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on October 26, 2022
MSU Extension, Michigan Pork Producers Association, United Dairy of Michigan and Michigan Turkey partner to train first responders in accident response.