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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. -
Explore adaptive farming in action: Visit an AgrAbility client’s farm in Allegan County
Published on June 5, 2025
Join MSU Extension staff for a visit to an AgrAbility client’s farm and see how assistive technology helps farmers overcome physical challenges and continue working in agriculture. -
Safe travels: Preparing for the unexpected while hauling livestock and horses
Published on June 5, 2025
Before hitting the road with your livestock and horses, make sure you, your vehicle and your trailer are prepared for the unexpected. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025
Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan. -
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. -
Summer with safe food
Published on June 5, 2025
Summer is coming, so make sure you know the four basic food safety practices to keep food safe during warm weather. -
Learn to identify native and invasive aquatic plants with hands-on training
Published on June 5, 2025
Summer sessions available on plant identification and kayak safety through Michigan Sea Grant's MI Paddle Stewards program. -
Shopping yard sales for food preservation equipment and supplies
Published on June 5, 2025
Should you purchase used food preservation equipment and supplies? -
Fusarium research under watch: How science and regulation work together to protect U.S. agriculture
Published on June 5, 2025
The plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum has recently gained media attention, but why all the fuss? -
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! -
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. -
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. -
FCCP organizes workshop to build voluntary forest carbon market decision support capacity in Rhinelander Wisconsin
Published on June 5, 2025
FCCP organized a 1-day workshop in Rhinelander Wisconsin to increase landowner and forestry professional decision-making support to engage in voluntary carbon markets. -
Smarter manure management: New tools to save nitrogen and protect the environment
Published on June 5, 2025
Two recent studies from UW–Madison are testing ways to keep more nitrogen in the soil where crops can use it, while cutting down on pollution. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!