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Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site
Published on November 3, 2013
If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area. -
Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators. -
Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system
Published on October 31, 2013
Planting appropriate vegetation over the drain field is key to allowing a septic system to properly treat household wastewater and ensure the safety of your family and the environment. -
Best of the best: Top plant performers at the 2013 MSU Annual Trials
Published on October 16, 2013
Michigan State University’s Horticulture Demonstration Gardens list of the Top Performing Annuals can give greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners some great performing plants to choose from in 2014. -
Early fall color in trees and shrubs may be a sign of stress
Published on October 4, 2013
Leaves that change color before fall are likely indicating stress. -
Fall color: It’s show time in Michigan!
Published on September 24, 2013
Predicting fall color is tough since the genetics of the plant determine quality of color more than environmental conditions. -
Fall color update in Michigan for 2013
Published on September 18, 2013
Timely rains and extended weather forecast bode well for Michigan fall color. -
Using native plants in landscape design projects: what contractors need to know
Published on September 17, 2013
A series of three tours of Michigan native plant and seed production facilities increases understanding of this ‘growing’ industry. -
Unmanned aerial vehicles for precision agriculture
Published on September 12, 2013
Unmanned aerial vehicles are evolving into a robust tool for precision agriculture. Farmers throughout the world could benefit from this technology by becoming better managers of their production practices. -
An update on the village of Paw Paw’s natural shoreline demonstration at Maple Isle Park
Published on September 12, 2013
Lots of sunshine, frequent rains and plenty of fertilizer from past goose activity have combined to make a good first growing season for this project.