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• What is the intrinsic value of fertilizer? Experimental value elicitation and decomposition in the hill and terai regions of Nepal

  Published on January 22, 2020
  Patrick S. Ward, Shweta Gupta, Vartika Singh, David L. Ortega, Shriniwas Gautam."What is the intrinsic value of fertilizer? Experimental value elicitation and decomposition in the hill and terai regions of Nepal." Food Policy. Volume 90. (2020).

• Farmer cooperatives, gender and side-selling behavior in Burundi's coffee sector

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Gerard, A., Lopez, M. C., Clay, D. C., & Ortega, D. L. (2020). Farmer cooperatives, gender and side-selling behavior in Burundi's coffee sector. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies. Published online 30 July 2020.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 29, 2022

  Published on June 29, 2022
  In southwest Michigan, a first-generation grape berry moth larva has been seen, while majority of clusters are in full bloom in northwest Michigan.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – April 17, 2012

  Published on April 17, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• SE Michigan: Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne and Lenawee counties regional report for August 4

  Published on August 4, 2010
  

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  California Senate Passes AB 418.

  Published on September 15, 2023
  The California Senate passed AB 418, The California Food Safety Act. Neal Fortin takes a quick look at the implications.

• Families learn about Polish culture through 4-H summer youth exchange

  Published on December 31, 2012
  Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program will host Polish youth this summer, enabling Michigan families to partake in a rewarding experience.

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  2021-2022 Special collection of scientific articles on honey bee research from the Journal of Insect Science

  Published on February 22, 2022
  A collection of articles on recent honey bee research is available for free online.

• Michigan winery tourism reaches new heights

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Two million people expected to visit Michigan wineries in 2013.

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  Mycelium: Designing the way we explore Mars

  Published on November 29, 2018
  Martian shoes made of mycelium???

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  Dave Smitley interviewed on PolliNation Podcast about nursery industry and efforts to protect pollinators in urban landscapes

  Published on June 26, 2017
  Michigan State University Entomologist Dave Smitley was recently a guest on the Oregon State University Extension Service podcast “PolliNation”, hosted by Andony Melathopoulos.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report – May 29, 2025

  Published on June 2, 2025
  Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report – June 12, 2025

  Published on June 12, 2025
  Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper populations are building.

• MSU welcomes East African fellows to participate in State Department program

  Published on May 25, 2018
  Michigan State University is happy to welcome 11 fellows from East Africa to East Lansing for the month of May to participate in the United States Department of State Professional Fellows Program.

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  Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving

  Published on November 14, 2019
  Nov. 28, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning and is an opportunity for non-native youth to explore Thanksgiving from the perspective of Native American and Indigenous people.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2017

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Cherry harvest is winding down, and quality remains quite high despite the hot conditions. Apples are coloring and sizing.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 7

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Cherry harvest is winding down, and quality remains quite high despite the hot conditions. Apples are coloring and sizing.