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In memory of Peter Diehl Stid

Published on June 10, 2025
Longtime 4-H leader and avid 4-H supporter Peter Diehl Stid passed away on Mar. 24 at the age of 88. Stid was a life-long farmer who lived in Mason, Michigan.
Michigan 4-H international exchange program celebrates 50 years of partnership with S4-H

Published on June 10, 2025
Since 1974, Michigan 4-H has partnered with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) to conduct youth exchange programs with countries across the globe.
Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2

Published on June 10, 2025
Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.
In memory of Gary Seevers

Published on June 10, 2025
Former MSU Extension professional and dedicated 4-H supporter Gary Seevers, Ph.D., passed away on Feb. 1. He was 87.
Bergman gift helps special-needs equestrians in Livingston County

Published on June 10, 2025
PEP is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
Sweet cherries are sizing, and there are plum curculio stings on the fruitlets. First cherry leaf spot lesions have been observed in unsprayed blocks. There are reports of isolated hail on June 10.
4-H community unites to give $7K on Give Green Day

Published on June 10, 2025
The 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Fund helps to reduce the cost for Michigan youth to participate in a variety of 4-H learning experiences.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
June drop is beginning for some early sweet cherry varieties.
FCCP researchers received grant to establish climate adaptive silviculture demonstration site

Published on June 10, 2025
FCCP researchers receive funding to establish a climate adaptive silviculture demonstration site to foster carbon resiliency at the Fred Russ Experimental Forest.
A how-to guide to eating for the season

Published on June 9, 2025
Michigan agriculture makes seasonal eating easy.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 2, 2025

Published on June 9, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Preventing grapevine decline in Michigan: Pruning wound management and best vineyard practices

Published on June 9, 2025
Trunk disease prevention and pruning wound management in Michigan vineyards.
MSU researcher leads innovative effort to protect lake whitefish using genetic markers

Published on June 9, 2025
Jared Homola, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is using advanced genetic modeling to help conserve Lake Michigan’s declining lake whitefish population and improve fishery management strategies.
Dirt to Glass 2025: From intention to impact – advancing the future of Michigan wine

Published on June 9, 2025
Intentional Agriculture and Michigan State University host Michigan’s premier grape and wine conference, August 21–22, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Michigan Land Grants work to expand tribal members' access to traditional foods

Published on June 6, 2025
A pilot project demonstrated the potential for land-grant institutions to come together in service of tribal communities and the clear demand for culturally grounded food access programs
Six food assistance programs for Michigan residents with limited income

Published on June 6, 2025
Discover programs that can help you eat well while stretching your food dollars.
Cold weather and alfalfa silage: Strategies for successful fermentation

Published on June 6, 2025
Low temperatures can be an obstacle when it comes to haylage production, but with optimal management practices, these challenges can be effectively addressed.
The forgotten law: Planning commission review of capital expenditures

Published on June 6, 2025
When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first.
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities

Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.