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Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes
Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts. -
Water Camp: Wednesday
Published on August 15, 2019
Water Camp: Wednesday -
Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference gets a makeover
Published on December 3, 2021
MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open! -
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers
Published on June 11, 2025
Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025. -
What happens after it leaves the farm? Producing and processing safe food
Published on January 19, 2017
The production of all food must occur with public health and safety at the forefront. No foods are exempt from the possibility of making someone ill or being part of a costly recall. -
The new faces of MSU AgBioResearch
Published on January 1, 2019
To address a broad range of agricultural challenges, MSU AgBioResearch is partnering across the university to expand its network of researchers. -
A changing climate: Selecting trees that flourish in urban settings
Published on February 14, 2017
Bert Cregg and a team of MSU researchers are studying trees in urban settings with an eye on identifying species that are adaptable to increasing stress. -
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. -
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center
Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -
Christmas trees 101: Weed management
Published on May 5, 2022
Weed pressure can reduce seedling survivability and marketability of mature trees, directly impacting farm profitability. -
New MSU research center focusing on natural resources
Published on February 1, 2020
The Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center opened in November 2018 and will host long-term ecological research projects. -
MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research
Published on July 7, 2022
Addie Thompson, an assistant professor of maize genetics and genomics, leads the project. -
AgBioResearch scientist cultivates improved sustainability practices for tree growers
Published on December 30, 2010
AgBioResearch scientist Bert Cregg is helping tree growers make their operations more sustainable simply by improving their management of nutrients. -
How do I start an educational greenhouse at school?
Published on January 2, 2020
The United States Botanic Garden released a new manual for educators on how to start a greenhouse and grow horticultural crops. -
Meet Eric Benbow: Community Ecologist
Published on February 17, 2025
Q&A with MSU Entomologist Eric Benbow -
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms
Published on January 27, 2023
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference is offered February 27 – March 10, 2023 and highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets. -
Arándanos de MI: Anotaciones: Enfermedades de los arándanos causadas por virus y por patógenos parecidos a virus
Published on October 6, 2021
Los arbustos del arándano son infectados por algunas enfermedades causadas por virus y otros patógenos parecidos a los virus (viroides, fitoplasmas, etc.).