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Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper
Published on March 26, 2024
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest. -
Water management is important for reducing phosphorus loss
Published on March 26, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it needs to be stacked with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
City of Allegan strives to be more welcoming after capturing first-time visitor perspectives
Published on March 5, 2024
The First Impressions Tourism assessment supports community economic development by facilitating growth of local and regional tourism economies. -
Soak up the rain with a rain garden
Published on March 5, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
2022 Ag Census reveals surprising trend in acreage of tile drainage in the Midwest
Published on February 23, 2024
Some Midwest states reported a reduction in acreage of subsurface tile drainage from 2017 to 2022. -
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health. -
What is this green goo? Recognizing it may help keep pets and people safe
Published on February 6, 2024
Online webinar helps explain what harmful algal blooms are and how to recognize them. -
Final call to register for 2024 Drainage Workshop offering design concepts to increase profit
Published on January 16, 2024
Learn from university specialists and drainage industry professionals in the 2024 Drainage Workshop on Feb. 27-29, sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with Michigan Land Improvement Contractors of America. -
2024 Drainage Workshop: Contemporary design concepts to increase profit
Published on November 27, 2023
Register by Feb. 1 for a 30% discount for early registration at the 2024 Drainage Workshop.