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CRFS celebrates Rich Pirog's career
Published on May 10, 2022
Gratitude and best wishes to Rich Pirog, former director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, as he transitions out of his role at MSU. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Expect hot, humidy weather for the duration of this week, with bloom beginning in apples likely by the end of the week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Hot weather this week will speed up crop development. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Weather has made a turn from cooler and wetter than normal to up to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. This warm weather will speed up crop development; watch for pop up rains and new green tissue that needs to be covered for diseases. -
Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science
Published on May 9, 2022
Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them. -
Taming the monster: How to prune overgrown grapevines
Published on May 9, 2022
Grapevines require annual pruning for health and productivity. -
4-H alumni step up for Michigan 4-H
Published on May 9, 2022
Throughout the month of May, Michigan 4-H alumni and supporters are stepping up to the challenge in support of 4-H. Since May 1, nearly 300 participants have been engaged in the Michigan 4-H Alumni & Supporters Walking Challenge! -
Smitley Recognized for Support of Michigan Golf Industry
Published on May 9, 2022
Dave Smitley is recognized for his support of the Golf Industry in Michigan. -
Pursuing agricultural education to inspire future generations
Published on May 9, 2022
Zoey Zupin shares why she is pursuing Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education and her goals to inspire future generations as an educator. -
2021-22 FCWG Learning Exchange Series: Modeling Forest Management and Carbon: A Tool for State-Wide Planning and Action
Published on May 5, 2022
In this webinar, speakers Chad Papa and Kendall DeLyser present, "Modeling Forest Management and Carbon: A Tool for State-Wide Planning and Action." -
Soybean producers should be patient yet prudent about the wet weather
Published on May 5, 2022
Waiting for good soil and weather conditions and making plans for speeding up planting operations will benefit soybean producers this spring. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 5, 2022
Published on May 5, 2022
Planting progress continues to be hindered by persistent rainfall and wet soils, but warm and dry weather forecasted for next week will enable a surge in fieldwork and overwintering crop growth. -
New book: The Omo-Turkana Basin Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management
Published on May 5, 2022
New book: The Omo-Turkana Basin Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management -
MSU Forestry partnering with Ecotek Labs to promote K-12 science learning
Published on May 5, 2022
The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry is continuing to build its partnership with Detroit-based science research organization Ecotek Lab, now providing hands-on lab experience to high schoolers once a month. -
Reducing sidewall compaction in field crops
Published on May 5, 2022
The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon. -
Newborn dairy calf care management
Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf. -
Christmas trees 101: Weed management
Published on May 5, 2022
Weed pressure can reduce seedling survivability and marketability of mature trees, directly impacting farm profitability. -
Wheat Feekes Stage 6: What does it mean?
Published on May 5, 2022
Feekes Stage 6 in wheat is an important stage for many management decisions. -
Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Returns in Grand Rapids
Published on May 4, 2022
After a three-year hiatus, Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events have returned. -
Posting videos to MSU Extension and AgBioResearch YouTube channels
Published on May 4, 2022
MSU professionals who create promotional or educational video content may choose to host their videos on MSU Extension- or AgBioResearch-managed YouTube channels