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MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club, Michigan DNR partner to host steelhead stocking event on Red Cedar River

Published on April 24, 2025
On April 18, the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club partnered with the Michigan DNR to host a steelhead stocking on the Red Cedar River, boosting the local steelhead population while promoting fishing and hands-on conservation education
Wheat Watchers week of April 21, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating.
HABs videos offer tips for a healthy pond or lake

Published on April 24, 2025
Three online presentations cover topics including septic systems, nutrient budgets, direct management options of HABs, and more.
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.
Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

Published on April 23, 2025
The center will operate under the directorship of Muhammad Rabnawaz in MSU’s School of Packaging.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Regional wheat field days offered in May 2025

Published on April 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you.
From barn to breathing: Protecting human health in pork production

Published on April 23, 2025
This article explores the critical links between swine production environments and the occupational health and safety of those who work within them.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2025
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.