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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage. -
Tschirley delivers keynote address during Innovation Lab Council 2024 Regional Partner’s Meeting
Published on April 24, 2024
The Innovation Lab Council 2024 Regional Partner’s Meeting offers opportunities for learning across Labs and partners regarding their experience in bringing Lab innovations to scale -
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 24, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
This is the first weekly report of the 2024 season.