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2025 Beef Brawl

Published on April 25, 2025
Tell me if you heard this one? Three farmers walk into a coffee shop. One brags about 586 lb. weaned calves. Another claims 600 lbs. plus. The third says he sold his at 470 lbs., no shots, straight off the cow—way cheaper.
PSM: A Fresh Crop of New Scientists!

Published on April 25, 2025
Meet some of the new scientists completing their programs in PSM
Michigan chestnut crop report – April 24, 2025

Published on April 25, 2025
Based on degree day modeling, black stem borer activity has likely started in southern Lower Peninsula.
Optimizing sheep nutrition: A virtual management series

Published on April 25, 2025
Are you interested in learning more about feeding your sheep? This MSU Extension program can help you understand how to optimize your feeding program.
What is, or is not, a charrette?

Published on April 25, 2025
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette.
Alumni Matt Bromley awarded NCSS Scientist of the Year

Published on April 25, 2025
The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service 'Soil and Plant Science Division' created the awards in 1999 to recognize scientists involved in the Soil Survey Program.
What to plant in your landscape to deter deer

Published on April 25, 2025
Plan your landscaping to deter deer and mitigate damage.
Insights into small swine producers: Survey results on health, management and sustainability

Published on April 25, 2025
An overview into the practices, challenges and needs of independent swine producers and independent swine herd veterinarians from a 2024 National Pork Board funded survey.
Stress management and rumen and hindgut acidosis in dairy calves

Published on April 25, 2025
Priming young calves through their digestive system can set them up to be super star milk cows or beef cattle.
Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP

Published on April 25, 2025
Site Selection GAAMP provides local authority to permit livestock keeping in primarily residential areas
Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
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.