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Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption

Published on April 17, 2020
Despite recent decisions by some US packers to process only ractopamine-free pigs, it is important to understand that meat products are safe for consumers when ractopamine is used according to label directions.
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming

Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.
CSUS graduate student creates information and resource hub for food and COVID-19

Published on April 17, 2020
Vanessa García Polanco created a resource hub to facilitate communication about food systems responses to the novel coronavirus.
Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.
Be sure to check out our recently updated Factsheets

Published on April 16, 2020
Weed control in winter wheat: What do I need to consider?, Herbicide Options for Cover Crops Interseeded in Corn, Herbicide-resistant horseweed (marestail) in Michigan: Keys to management in no-till soybean, etc.
Lauren Cooper gives talk titled “The MSU Forest Carbon and Climate Program: Leveraging technology to engage multiple audiences with inclusive principles.”

Published on April 16, 2020
The MSU FCCP program director, Lauren Cooper, participated in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) webinar “Practicing Inclusion during times of Ambiguity and Turbulence”.
National ecologists honor six MSU/FW scholars for innovation

Published on April 16, 2020
Six current or former CSIS members will be honored for an innovative 2018 sustainability paper.
Cultivate Michigan 2018 Data Brief

Published on April 16, 2020
Check out the progress of the Cultivate Michigan campaign!
MI Local Governments Finances and COVID-19

Published on April 16, 2020
In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.
MI EnviroImpact Tool: Help your crops spring forward by keeping nutrients on the field

Published on April 16, 2020
MI EnviroImpact Tool is a free decision support tool for short-term nutrient application planning that shows daily runoff risk across Michigan.
BE Showcase goes Virtual - April 23, 2020

Published on April 16, 2020
BE Showcase goes Virtual - April 23, 2020
Holding greenhouse crops – When temperature and PGRs don’t suffice

Published on April 16, 2020
Greenhouse growers may have to move plants outdoors, cut plants back or throw plants away to make room for new material.
Spring 2020 Newsletter - April 2020

Published on April 16, 2020
Spring 2020 Newsletter - April 2020
Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

Published on April 16, 2020
Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.
Weed control in winter wheat: What do I need to consider?

Published on April 16, 2020
Timely herbicide applications are important for weed control in winter wheat.
Standing dead trees

Published on April 16, 2020
Michigan has large volumes of standing dead trees. The distribution varies among species, sizes, and geographically around the state. These stories speak volumes about how these resources are valued.
Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available

Published on April 16, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall led to on-farm grain storage with higher than normal moisture content. A recorded webinar is now available providing information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks.
Will this refrigerated food make me sick?

Published on April 16, 2020
How to determine if refrigerated food is still safe to eat.
Michigan 4-H International Exchange students talk about experiences in the COVID-19 era

Published on April 16, 2020
International exchange students share concerns about being sent home during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?