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New endowment empowering experiential learning opportunities in construction management
Published on June 5, 2025
The James D. Parish Endowment supports MSU students competing in the annual Associated Builders and Contractors Commercial Construction Management Competition. -
2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day held August 7
Published on June 5, 2025
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center with a focus on integrated pest management in Michigan potato systems. -
Is a dandelion food or a weed?
Published on June 5, 2025
Learn more about these nutritious dark leafy greens. -
Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation
Published on June 5, 2025
MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025
Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan. -
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana
Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend! -
Raising the bar for calf care: A look into the Calf Care Quality Assurance program
Published on June 5, 2025
The CCQA program equips calf raisers with science-based training and resources to ensure consistent, high-quality care. It builds consumer trust, supports employee education and promotes animal welfare across the beef and dairy industries. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025
Published on June 5, 2025
Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling. -
Diagnosing early-season problems in soybeans
Published on June 5, 2025
Best practices and useful resources for diagnosing early-season problems in soybean fields. -
Managing calf transportation: The Canadian perspective
Published on June 5, 2025
As more young calves are traveling the roadways, researchers have been gathering data to determine what challenges calves face due to transportation and what can mitigate those issues to give calves the best start and achieve high heifer completion rates.