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MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award honors 2025 recipients

Published on October 7, 2025
The MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award honors students who show leadership and a commitment to advancing access and belonging. The 2025 recipients are Carmen “Betty” Powers and Julian Rafael.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026

Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
First Use of FDA's FSMA Food Certificate Authority

Published on October 6, 2025
Cesium-137 was detected in multiple shipments of shrimp and cloves. Link to the FDA's alert and report here.
New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on October 6, 2025
A free pocket guide to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees is available through Michigan State University Extension.
Maple sap tubing workshop to be held in Newberry

Published on October 6, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Heroes to Hives, MSU Extension and the Michigan AgrAbility project will collaborate to offer a maple syrup sap collection tubing installation workshop.
Spartan scientists contribute to global examination of pollinator habitat

Published on October 6, 2025
MSU Entomology professor and former graduate student collaborate with team of 80 researchers to examine global pollinator landscape needs
Changes to billing of nematode testing for Michigan soybean growers

Published on October 6, 2025
The Michigan Soybean Committee will discontinue the funding for nematode analysis at the end of 2025.
Clicks for a cause: How to step up your online fundraising

Published on October 6, 2025
With the right approach, online fundraisers can do more than raise money. They can connect people and build support for your cause.
Build a strong human being

Published on October 6, 2025
Consider the 40 Developmental Assets for your foundation.
Eyes on the road: Building safe driving habits for Michigan youth

Published on October 6, 2025
Facts about teens and distracted driving everyone should know.