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Potato team lead by David Douches awarded new patent
Published on August 29, 2024
How does the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program bring big science to the local farmer? -
Timing the last irrigation
Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application. -
Career exploration and volunteers: lowering the disconnection for youth
Published on August 29, 2024
Adults can use a variety of strategies to help youth connect with employment, education or training for their future. -
Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Petter Benson, Ph.D.
Published on August 29, 2024
Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
The optimal control window for chestnut weevil is imminent in much of the state. -
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: product
Published on August 29, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are not only earning cash but also learning and practicing the important concepts of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, place and people. This article focuses on product. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Harvest is wrapping up for Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska. Growers are looking ahead to harvest of standard Honeycrisp and Gala strains. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
White mold and sudden death syndrome symptoms worsened in soybeans. Seed corn harvest is in progress. Milk lines progressed in R5 commercial corn. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
White mold and sudden death syndrome symptoms worsened in soybeans. Seed corn harvest is in progress. Milk lines progressed in R5 commercial corn. -
Can AI Improve Public Engagement?
Published on August 28, 2024
How can planners use AI to support their public engagement work?The ideas in this article come from a recent discussion of the Public Participation Community of Practice group hosted by Jennifer Hurley. -
The 2024 Michigan Apple Crunch celebrates Michigan apples
Published on August 28, 2024
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch on October 17 or anytime in October. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 28, 2024
Published on August 28, 2024
Very warm weather over the past week has been pushing along fruit ripening. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 28, 2024
Published on August 28, 2024
Evapotranspiration levels in the corn belt are high, and sweet corn is delicious, leading to two potential meanings for “corn sweat.” -
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments
Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
Empowering futures: MSU CANR students awarded Dean’s Choice Award
Published on August 27, 2024
CANR students Natali Gonzalez and Lavonnes Bolds were recently selected as recipients of the MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award, a scholarship aiming to address the issue of access in higher education -
Labor Day lawn chores
Published on August 27, 2024
The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn. -
Turf update: Stressful summer for turf on golf courses
Published on August 27, 2024
This was a summer of extremes with soaking rains and high humidity that stressed turf in many areas.