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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with conservation for soil health
Published on April 17, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 25 as Abby Smith with the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses conservation practices. -
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
Published on April 17, 2024
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming online course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale. -
Announcing 2024 Dirt to Glass conference: Elevating Michigan wine from the ground up, August 22-23 in Traverse City
Published on April 17, 2024
Dirt to Glass is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the Michigan grape and wine industry through education, collaboration and innovation. -
MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region
Published on April 17, 2024
The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 17, 2024
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat. -
Entomology Faculty recognized for University and Professional Honors
Published on April 16, 2024
Entomology Faculty honored for excellence across the university and from a professional society. -
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges
Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges. -
Robert Saxton Joins IFLR as Instructor & Academic Specialist
Published on April 16, 2024
Join us in welcoming our newest faculty member. Robert Saxton will teach our undergraduate course in food law this summer, and a brand new course on USDA-FSIS food law in the fall. -
New herbicide labels for Michigan vegetable crops in 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Some new herbicides with known modes of action have been labeled for field use, and companies continue to add uses to older product labels. -
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D., Awarded the 2024 Department of Entomology Distinguished Alumnus Award
Published on April 16, 2024
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D. says even after 40 years at the University of Wisconsin, he "still bleeds green". -
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments
Published on April 16, 2024
Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects -
MSU Extension to host blueberry pollination meeting May 15
Published on April 16, 2024
Join the MSU Extension blueberry team on May 15 to discuss pollination. -
2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together
Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 100 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
This is the first fruit update of the season. Watch for frost this weekend. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Crop development continues to move along. Growers are preparing to cover green tissue with the rain in the forecast this week. -
Engaging virtual audiences in conservation topics to enhance natural resource stewardship
Published on April 15, 2024
Programming that includes science-based knowledge and best practices in conservation enhances stewardship of Michigan’s natural resource assets, which in turn, strengthens communities.