News
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New resources in Michigan provide seeds for pollinator habitat
Published on January 11, 2019
Project Wingspan and Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund expand their programs to Michigan and will provide seeds to help increase pollinator habitat.
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The 2018 potato variety trial results from Upper Peninsula are now available
Published on January 9, 2019
A small-scale field trial of 35 different potato varieties were planted in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, allowing farmers to survey results and choose promising varieties.
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Upcoming events for greenhouse growers during January – March 2019
Published on January 4, 2019
Sign up today for many greenhouse events occurring in the coming weeks throughout Michigan in preparation for the spring growing season.
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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
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Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques.
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Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in multiple counties in southeast Michigan.
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New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career
Published on December 20, 2018
Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.
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Genetic engineering works because DNA is similar
Published on December 20, 2018
All organisms translate DNA the same way, making it possible for any organism to read DNA from even unrelated organisms.
