News
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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on December 10, 2019
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.
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Curious or concerned about GMOs? Visit MSU’s GMO website for more information.
Published on December 6, 2019
MSU’s GMO website is a regularly updated source for science-based information on GMOs and the genetics, physiology and other aspects related to modern agriculture.
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New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items in 2020
Published on December 4, 2019
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves.
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Symptoms of Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets
Published on December 3, 2019
Know the symptoms of Rhizomania and more about this new disease.
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Managing Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets
Published on November 27, 2019
Rhizomania-resistant red beet varieties and cultural practices can limit Rhizomania.
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Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV): A new concern for tomato and pepper producers
Published on November 25, 2019
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is making headlines and eliciting USDA action. Growers need to learn more about ToBRFV biology, symptoms and control.
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Sign up today for winter greenhouse online courses
Published on November 21, 2019
Greenhouse growers can sign up for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting (English or Spanish), Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers (English) and Floriculture Root Zone Management (English or Spanish) through Dec. 15, 2019.
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Registration for online winter root zone management course now open
Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 15, 2019.
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Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting winter course now open
Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will to learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. The course is now available in Spanish! Registration closes Dec. 15, 2019.
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Register now for biological control for winter greenhouse growers online course
Published on November 21, 2019
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 15, 2019.
