News

International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog

Published on January 3, 2019
The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada.
White muscle disease in sheep and goats

Published on January 3, 2019
If you are raising sheep and goats in Michigan or other selenium deficient areas, you need to take measures to prevent white muscle disease.
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers

Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
Johne's disease in sheep and goats

Published on January 3, 2019
Johne’s is a serious disease that affects small ruminants.
Entomologist secures $300k to stop invasive plant threatening deer, livestock, monarchs and plant diversity

Published on January 3, 2019
Marianna Szűcs will research whether a Ukrainian moth can help stop invasive black and pale swallow-wort vines in Michigan.
Seedless fruit is not something new

Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques.
Teaching patterns to infants and toddlers

Published on January 2, 2019
Pattern activities can easily be implemented into the day in natural ways with children.
True 4-H science teen leaders: Van Buren Voyagers 4-H Club

Published on January 2, 2019
Van Buren County has a 4-H club of true 4-H science teen leaders, the Voyagers.
Counting with infants and toddlers

Published on January 2, 2019
Counting can easily be implemented into the day in natural ways with children.
Spatial awareness with infants and toddlers

Published on January 2, 2019
Spatial awareness activities can easily be implemented into the day in natural ways with children.