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Welcome Team Sesia spartani
Published on August 30, 2024
This fall, we welcome 9 new graduate students and 12 new undergraduate students. Together, they comprise the second cohort under our community-building “Team MSU Entomology” initiative, Team Sesia spartani! -
Bee Palooza draws a crowd
Published on August 30, 2024
The recently reinvigorated Bee Palooza drew more than 200 attendees eager to learn about insect pollinators and ways the public can support them -
MSU entomology department members recognized by the Entomological Society of America
Published on August 30, 2024
The Entomological Society America (ESA) has selected two MSU Entomology Department members, Dr. Deb McCullough and Winter Krajci, for recognition -
Graduate Students Jack Guevara, Ryan Bearss and Jake Kilby present Turfgrass research at conference abroad
Published on August 30, 2024
Development of a shallow turfgrass profile – a temporary natural field system that will be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup games – was the topic for this turf team at the Int'l Sports Engineering Assoc Conference in United Kingdom. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 30, 2024
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Decision tool updates: Consider farm input costs and product quantities needed
Published on August 30, 2024
Decision tools from MSU Extension now consider fertilizer and chemical input costs and quantities needed for purchase. -
Agrivoltaics: The best kept secret in Michigan
Published on August 30, 2024
The farmer, solar developer and public all benefit from agrivoltaics. -
Capturing the most value in a record beef market
Published on August 30, 2024
While the beef industry is experiencing the highest cattle prices ever, healthy calves is the top priority for buyers. -
Teaching Specialist, Nat Zorach, Joins SPDC's Construction Management Program
Published on August 29, 2024
The School of Planning, Design and Construction welcomes Nat Zorach as a teaching specialist to the Construction Management program. -
Potato team lead by David Douches awarded new patent
Published on August 29, 2024
How does the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program bring big science to the local farmer? -
Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Petter Benson, Ph.D.
Published on August 29, 2024
Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow. -
Career exploration and volunteers: lowering the disconnection for youth
Published on August 29, 2024
Adults can use a variety of strategies to help youth connect with employment, education or training for their future. -
Timing the last irrigation
Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
The optimal control window for chestnut weevil is imminent in much of the state. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
White mold and sudden death syndrome symptoms worsened in soybeans. Seed corn harvest is in progress. Milk lines progressed in R5 commercial corn. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Harvest is wrapping up for Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska. Growers are looking ahead to harvest of standard Honeycrisp and Gala strains. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools. -
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: product
Published on August 29, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are not only earning cash but also learning and practicing the important concepts of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, place and people. This article focuses on product.