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Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Erica Muller
Published on March 31, 2026
Erica Muller, a hybrid master's student, shares her forestry journey. -
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 9 with corn and soybean planting considerations
Published on March 31, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybeans. -
Macro learning: A new MSU Extension approach to timely learning for Michigan’s grape and wine industry
Published on March 31, 2026
Delivering timely, research-based insights to support real-time decisions in Michigan’s vineyards and wineries. -
Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations
Published on March 30, 2026
MSU Extension releases insect and disease management recommendations for the growing season. -
KBS / PSM Post-doc researcher Kaitlin Gattoni presents her work on prairie strips at seminar
Published on March 30, 2026
Kaitlin, who works directly with Dr Christine Sprunger, recently presented highlights of her research spanning studies on the community assembly of nematodes in the Nebraska Sandhills and the effects of prairie strips in row crop fields in Iowa. -
Deworming recommendations for pasture-raised pigs in Michigan
Published on March 30, 2026
Parasites that persist in soil and pasture environments can affect pig health and growth, making parasite management an important part of outdoor pig production. -
Community Sustainability 2026 Graduate Endowed Award Winners
Published on March 30, 2026
The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2026. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students! -
New videos feature 2025 Top Performing Plants from Michigan Trial Gardens
Published on March 30, 2026
Growers can view a new series of videos that features top varieties from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour. -
Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants
Published on March 30, 2026
This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms. -
MSU Extension offers information on deworming practices and how to avoid resistant worm populations in your herd
Published on March 30, 2026
An educational webinar series from MSU Extension will help sheep and goat farmers understand how to implement effective parasite control programs on their farms. -
Soil health and why it matters for pasture-raised pigs in Michigan
Published on March 30, 2026
Soil type, drainage and pig behavior influence pasture productivity and long-term success of outdoor swine systems. -
Vaccination recommendations for pasture-raised pigs in Michigan
Published on March 30, 2026
Preventive vaccination programs help outdoor pig producers reduce disease risks associated with soil, wildlife and environmental exposure. -
Register for the Michigan grape spring kickoff meeting
Published on March 30, 2026
Practical research updates, grower-focused discussions, and seasonal insights to help you start the 2026 vineyard season with confidence. -
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth
Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits. -
Haemonchus contortus thrives in the Upper Midwestern United States
Published on March 27, 2026
Haemonchus contortus, also known as the barber pole worm, is the dominant parasite of sheep and goats in the Upper Midwest. Understanding local gastrointestinal nematode populations helps producers develop effective control programs. -
Planning physical activity for children’s sensory processing differences
Published on March 26, 2026
When physical activity is designed to meet children’s sensory needs, they’re more likely to start and stick with an active lifestyle – and be more focused throughout the day. -
Avoid Salmonella when handling baby birds
Published on March 26, 2026
Follow these basic guidelines when handling live poultry to avoid contracting Salmonella. -
Kaela Panicucci successfully defended her master’s thesis in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB)
Published on March 26, 2026
Kaela’s work addresses a major bottleneck in potato improvement by advancing diploid breeding, which ultimately impacts their ability to hybridize -
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management
Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University. -
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7
Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
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