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Register for the online Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops Course
Published on October 30, 2025
The course will guide you through the diagnostic process to learn what cultural, environmental, or nutritional factors can cause plant symptoms in greenhouse crops. -
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies
Published on February 28, 2018
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center. -
Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House
Published on November 23, 2021
Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House. -
Finding a sustainable cup of coffee
Published on September 13, 2013
To obtain a more sustainable cup of coffee consider: what kind of coffee to purchase, where to purchase it, how it was brewed, how to consume it, and how to dispose of it. -
Integrated management of asparagus following the end of the harvest period
Published on June 29, 2011
After harvest, a vigorous and healthy fern is necessary for carbohydrate recharge in the crown and optimum yield next year. -
BHEARD scholars attend biotechnology workshop for women
Published on November 27, 2017
The workshop brought African women involved in research and policymaking together to discuss innovations in agriculture and biotechnology in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. -
Cover crops Part 1: Valuable cultural component of your organic weed management toolkit
Published on December 4, 2013
When applied correctly, cover cropping can have benefits beyond soil health. -
To calculate long-term conservation pay off: Factor in people
Published on January 30, 2014
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Borderless: Bringing scientific knowledge to those who need it most
Published on May 14, 2018
When destructive insects threatened cowpea harvests throughout West Africa, a team of researchers under the auspices of the Dry Grain Pulses Collaborative Research Support program —now the Feed the Future Legume Innovation Lab—came to help -
Making maple syrup in your own backyard: Part 1
Published on March 7, 2012
In many areas of Michigan, March is often a great time to tap trees to make your own maple syrup. In the first of a two-part series, MSU Extension offers a few tips on tree selection, the tapping process and the collection of sap. -
Pruning trees
Published on February 8, 2019
Now is a great time to prune trees. Risk of disease is minimal and branches are removed before a tree expends reserves to flush new leaves. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Smitley receives highest horticultural entomology award from ESA
Published on November 29, 2017
Dave Smitley was honored by the Entomological Society of America (ESA) for his distinguished achievement in horticultural entomology. -
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.