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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Michigan AgrAbility to host regional workshop
Published on April 29, 2024
Michigan AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Program are teaming up to offer an assistive technology professional training in Ann Arbor July 16-18, 2024. -
Christmas tree farm report – April 26, 2024
Published on April 29, 2024
Spring work consists of tree planting, preemergent herbicide application and pest management monitoring. -
Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed
Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.” -
A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan
Published on April 26, 2024
It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing. -
PSM IT News for April 28
Published on April 26, 2024
In this weeks issue we have a tech tip regarding email encryption, new drone policy at MSU and an article about voice cloning. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out
Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations. -
Assessing environmental trade-offs in packaging systems for infant formula delivery: A cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life life cycle assessment
Published on April 25, 2024
An LCA study was conducted comparing three packaging systems to deliver infant formula, including primary (plastic, composite, and steel containers) and secondary and tertiary packaging levels, all manufactured and distributed in North America. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update — April 25, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
Though cool, several days of little to no precipitation allowed for soybean, some corn and potato planting.