May 2005

• Controlling Soybean Aphid: MSU Experts Caution Against Spraying Too Soon
• Toy Tractors Take Over Ag Expo
• MSU Product Center Explores New Ways to Market Michigan Asparagus
• New Tool Reduces Fieldwork Needed Under Organic Field Crop Systems
• Start Your Engines: Tractor Pull Highlights Ag Expo
• Careers and Cake Highlight Ag Expo Exhibit
• Course Trains Growers How to Detect Soybean Rust
• Get Knowledge for College at MSU's Ag Expo
• Controlling Soybean Aphid: MSU Experts Caution Against Spraying Too Soon
• Growers Can Access Online Wheat Scab Prediction Models
• "Don't Move Firewood" is the Message During EAB Awareness Week
• Michigan Celebrates Soils Map Completion During Ag Expo
• Horticulture Garden Plant Sale Set for June 4 at MSU
• Ag Expo to Feature On-Farm Fuel Storage Demonstration
• Know What to Do: Reference Guide Available to Help Producers Fight Soybean Rust
• Lawn and Garden Releases for June, July and August
• Course Trains Growers How to Detect Soybean Rust
• Manure Management Headlines Ag Expo Demonstrations
• MSU Diagnostics Center Hosts Regional Workshop On Diagnosing Soybean Rust
• Learn to Manage Lawn Pests at MSU Extension Program
• Now is the Time to Protect Ash Trees From Emerald Ash Borer
• Research Shows Emerald Ash Borer Prefers Green Ash
• MSU Researchers Partner With Industry, Growers to Control Major Apple Pest
• Good Niche, More Entrepreneurs Keys to Small Town Success
• MSU Researchers Explore Alternative Uses for Cull Peaches
• 2005 Ag Expo Addresses Challenges, Offers New Programs

April 2005

• MSU Researchers Explore Alternative Uses for Cull Peaches
• Project GREEEN Garden Offers Fresh Food, Educational Opportunities for School Children
• MSU Weed Guide Provides Growers With Resource for Controlling Weeds
• Michigan Farm Marketers, Agritourism Operators Asked for Input
• Make Manure Smell Like Money
• Butterflies Bring Magic, Beauty, Education to 4-H Children's Garden Visitors at MSU
• School's "Ash Bash" Promotes Awareness of Invasive Pest
• Multistate Project Explores Reduced-Risk IPM Strategies
• MSU Invites Families to Pet the Animals During Annual Event
• Project GREEEN Awards Research Dollars for 2005
• Water Cooling Research Proactive Step for Cherry Industry
• Cooperative Brings Nutritious Food Choices, Opportunities to Urban Community
• MSU Web Site Provides Information on Tree Fruit Genetics
• MSU Researchers Investigating the Use of Animal Composting at Meat Packaging Plants
• MSU Retiree Receives Rutgers Lifetime Achievement Award
• Wind Energy Workshop Coming to Grand Rapids
• Wind Energy Program Set For Bad Axe

March 2005

• Michigan 4-H Dairy Juding Team Kicks Off Fund-Raising Efforts for European Trip
• Partnerships for Change Issues Request for Proposals
• Latest Field Crop Research Available from MSU Extension
• National Living Well Week Recognizes MSU Extension's Work With Families and Communities
• Geers Honored With Distinguished Service Award
• Trinka Honored With Distinguished Service Award
• Woods Honored With Distinguished Service Award
• Wind Energy Program Gusts Into Ubly
• Wind, Energy Workshop Coming To Leelanau County
• Rural Revitalization Conference Focuses on Michigan's Economy, Infrastructure, Opportunities
• MSU Corn Trials Provide Data for U.P. Producers
• Ecological Weed Management Strategies Portrayed in New MSU Extension Guide

February 2005

• Two MSU Students on Winning Teams at First Midwest Dairy Challenge Contest
• Lawn and Garden Releases For March, April and May
• Mutch Receives MSU Distinguished Academic Staff Award
• MSU Land Policy Program Announces 2005 Request for Proposals
• Corn and Soybean Seminar Set for March 1 in Lawrence
• Applicators Take Proactive Approach to Manure Management Issues
• Wind Energy Workshop Coming to Escanaba
• Producers Can Improve Grain Marketing Skills at Feb. 28 Program
• Web Tools and Free Tax Preparation Sites Help Low-Wage Michigan Families Increase Tax Refunds
• Explore Outdoor Recreational Activities During 90th ANR Week
• MSU Scientists Studying Accelerated Heifer Growth Program And Its Effect on Lactation
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Big Rapids
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Dundee
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Escanaba
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Frankenmuth
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Lawrence
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Michigan
• Food and Agriculture Entrepreneur Workshop to be Offered in Gaylord
• MSU Scientists Awarded $1 Million for Swine Research
• Bean Beet Symposium Comes to Saginaw Feb. 22
• Michigan Family Farms Conference Set for Feb. 25-26 in Lansing
• Barn Preservation Conference Scheduled During 90th Annual ANR Week
• Go Back In Time: Heritage Livestock Exhibition Part of 90th ANR Week
• Environmental Education Programs Offered During 90th ANR Week

January 2005

• MAES Associate Director Appointed Dean at South Dakota State University
• Great Lakes Conference Features Options to Prevent And Manage Invaders
• MSU Research Contributes to Launch of New Bean Products
• Agriculture's Effects on Environment Featured at ANR Week Conference
• Understanding Pesticides in Tree Fruit is Topic of March Workshop
• Explore Corn-Burning Furnace Options at Saginaw Program
• IPM Scout Training Program Offered for Grape Growers, Crop Consultants
• IPM Scout Training Program Offered for Cherry Growers, Crop Consultants
• IPM Scout Training Program Offered for Apple Growers, Crop Consultants
• Produce Marketing Conference Scheduled For February; Will Be Held With Empire State Fruit And Vegetable Expo
• Conference Focuses on Fish Farming (Aquaculture) and Ponds
• MSU Hosts Organic Conference During 90th Annual ANR Week
• Farm Owners May Assess Horse Farm Risks During ANR Week Program
• Michigan Audubon Conference Scheduled During 90th Annual ANR Week
• Horticulture, Gardening Programs Featured During ANR Week, March 4-12
• ANR Week Programs Will Focus on Enjoying, Protecting Great Lakes
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Week Celebrates 90 Years
• Plaut Named Chair of MSU Department of Animal Science

December 2004

• Ramorum Blight: MSU, MDA and State Agencies Work to Keep Michigan Free From Exotic Disease
• EQIP Funds Help Growers Practice IPM and Adopt Other Environmentally Sound Strategies
• Discover How to Improve Tomato Fruit Quality From MSU Extension Bulletin
• Farmers Form Cooperative to Explore Marketing Options
• Learn Ag Basics During Farming 101
• Grazing Conference to Focus on Profitability, Direct Marketing
• Wheeler Takes Home Outstanding Teacher Award
• Grant Supports Alternative Energy Opportunities for Michigan Farmers
• 2004 MSU Corn Hybrid Trial Results Available
• MSU Provides Weed Control Support For Christmas Tree Producers
• Learn Latest Corn and Soybean Research Findings at Jan. 10 MSU Extension Meeting
• Learn Latest Corn and Soybean Research Findings at Jan. 11 MSU Extension Meeting
• Learn Latest Corn and Soybean Research Findings at Jan. 5 MSU Extension Meeting
• Learn Latest Corn and Soybean Research Findings at Jan. 7 MSU Extension Meeting
• Learn Latest Corn and Soybean Research Findings at MSU Extension Meetings
• MSU Extension Workshops to Focus on Legal Issues in Wind Energy Production
• Small Farm Conference to Address Alternative Markets, Products, Enterprises
• Farmers, Landowners Can Learn About Wind Energy at MSU Extension Workshops
• Book By MSU Prof Brightens up Greenhouses

November 2004

• Lawn and Garden Releases For December, January and February
• Genetic Quirk, Detective Work Yield New Bean
• Professor and Student Recognized

October 2004

• Beverage Popular in Colonial Times Could Benifit Apple Industry, Entice Consumers
• MSU Land Policy Program Receives Grants To Support Research and Outreach Projects
• Media Advisory -- Field Crop Advisory Team Alert
• 25th Annual Ag Expo to Feature Educational Demonstrations

September 2004

• MSU Researchers Help in First Decoding of Tree Genome
• Look for MSU Help to Avoid Fall-Invading Insect Pests
• Clean Marina Workshops Scheduled This Fall
• MSU Cat Alert Helps Farmers Deal with Growing Season Challenges
• Michigan Growers Have New Tool For Making Insect Disease Control Decisions
• Extension Chooses Experienced Planner as Sea Grant Agent in Southeastern Michigan
• Boyer Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Breinling Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Brown Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Guthrie Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Kinnunen Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Schauer Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Silva Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Stevens Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Thomas Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program
• Tocco Completes MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor Training Program

August 2004