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Understanding enteric methane sources and quantification improves mitigation strategies in grazing beef systems
Published on August 10, 2020
Methane sources, quantification, and mitigation techniques target reductions in enteric methane emissions of the beef industry according to an invited review in Applied Animal Science -
Western bean cutworm at peak flight in northeast Michigan
Published on August 10, 2020
High flight numbers recorded across region, growers are encouraged to scout and consider control. -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Elle Brandt
Published on August 10, 2020
Elle Brandt of Portage, MI is featured in the Undergraduate Student Spotlight. -
Roadmap to a Virtual Program provides framework when planning virtual education
Published on August 7, 2020
Asking questions during the planning process and being intentional in the outcome can lead to virtual program success. -
Boosting builds better species models
Published on August 7, 2020
Adding the weight of more data makes better species models. -
Life-cycle models can help tourism destinations chart a path to sustainability
Published on August 7, 2020
Can a life-cycle model help a destination understand tourism development and plan its future? The answer is: yes. -
Weekly Beet - August 7, 2020
Published on August 7, 2020
In this weeks edition - Face Covering Update for Working Indoors and Outdoors. Food and Drink Policy Addendum, Covid-19 Compact, Bard Research Grant Funding Opportunities. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 9: Tree crickets
Published on August 6, 2020
These predatory crickets are seldom seen in Michigan, but they can be heard all night long. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Aug. 6, 2020
Published on August 6, 2020
Cooler temperatures and timely rain this past week have been a welcome site, but it may be triggering an increase in foliar disease, particularly in corn. -
Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused. -
Alcona County voters pass Michigan State University Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Alcona County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that provides funding for community programs through 2023. -
Clare County voters pass MSU Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Clare County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage that will continue funding for community through 2025. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards. -
Environmental studies and sustainability student is prepared to solve environmental issues
Published on August 5, 2020
Courtney Boersema's passion for environmental studies is what led her to a major in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardener Training Course offered online September–December 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Any Upper Peninsula resident can register for the online Extension Master Gardener Training Course by Aug. 27, 2020. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
It’s go time for foliar disease management in many of our vegetables, and insects are still out and about. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain on Aug. 1 and 2 was a relief for non-irrigated crops. -
Iosco County voters pass MSU Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Iosco County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that will continue funding community programs through 2025. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up.