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How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 8
Published on October 11, 2024
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority! Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers. -
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. -
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.” -
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 -
Wheat watchers week of April 22, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
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. -
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. -
Be an internal advocate for your volunteers
Published on April 25, 2024
Internal advocacy is an important aspect of supporting a thriving volunteer program. Learn how staff and volunteers can enhance their advocacy efforts within an organization to positively impact their experiences. -
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. -
Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species
Published on April 25, 2024
Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program.