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Empowering volunteers as advocates
Published on June 28, 2024
Internal advocacy is an important aspect of supporting a thriving volunteer program. Learn how staff can empower their volunteers to be a program ambassador, share feedback, understand program culture and be a role model to advocate for the program. -
2024 MSU Weeds Tour brings students, faculty and agriculture industry stakeholders together in the field
Published on June 28, 2024
A huge crowd including stakeholders from all sectors including producers, industry and faculty, gathered at MSU Plant Pathology Farm to learn from each other about the latest developments in weed and seed research in the corn and soybean plots. -
Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate legislation headed for governor’s desk
Published on June 28, 2024
Legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate was passed by the Michigan legislature this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation is now headed to the governor’s desk for approval. -
Announcing Master's Degree Thesis Defense Seminar for Maria Kenneth Lane S. Bears
Published on June 28, 2024
Understanding winter wheat and sugarbeet yield, growth, and quality through intensive management -
Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 4 new cohort locations in 2024
Published on June 28, 2024
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers 8 weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2024, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more. -
Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development
Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects. -
Faculty Feature
Published on June 28, 2024
This week we are getting to know Dr. Gian Maria Niccolo “Nico” Benucci, who works as a Data Analyst and Bioinformatician with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). -
Fourteen 4-H members receive 2024 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards
Published on June 27, 2024
Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members. -
What bug chewed on my plants last night?
Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it? -
Harvest-time insect alert for Michigan blueberry growers
Published on June 27, 2024
Monitoring traps and fruit sampling can improve blueberry management during the harvest season. -
Tips for composting in the summertime
Published on June 27, 2024
Tips and tricks to keep in mind when managing your backyard compost pile during the summer. -
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm
Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Katie Ockert
Published on June 26, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Katie Ockert is currently an Executive Board member representing MSU Extension. -
Kenyan grassroots campaign shares the message of the late blight resistant potato with farmers
Published on June 26, 2024
Kenyan grassroots campaign shares the message of the late blight resistant potato with farmers. -
Global Biotech Potato Partnership researcher receives leadership award
Published on June 26, 2024
Global Biotech Potato Partnership researcher receives leadership award. -
June 2024 newsletter
Published on June 26, 2024
June 2024 newsletter. -
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute celebrates International Potato Day in a big way
Published on June 26, 2024
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute celebrates International Potato Day in a big way. -
Potato value chain stakeholders visit confined field trials in Pangalengan and Kledung
Published on June 26, 2024
Potato value chain stakeholders visit confined field trials in Pangalengan and Kledung. -
Three Nigerian students work towards advanced degrees supported by the Global Biotech Potato Partnership
Published on June 26, 2024
Three Nigerian students work towards advanced degrees supported by the Global Biotech Potato Partnership. -
Late blight resistant potato confined field trials planted in three locations across Nigeria
Published on June 26, 2024
Late blight resistant potato confined field trials planted in three locations across Nigeria.