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Guest Speakers Lend Their Perspectives to Fall 2024 Courses

Published on August 1, 2024
IFLR is delighted to host a series of special guests in our fall 2024 online courses.
Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

Published on August 1, 2024
Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!
Irrigation during peak crop water use

Published on August 1, 2024
Strategic irrigation during critical reproductive stages of corn and soybeans is essential to meet increasing water needs and optimize yield potential.
Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension

Published on August 1, 2024
Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting.
Butterfly gardening basics

Published on August 1, 2024
Creating a safe haven to attract butterflies can be a joyful hobby that is good for the environment. Here are some key tips for butterfly gardening success.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Isothermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Apple Slices as Affected by Water Activity

Published on August 1, 2024
The objective was to quantify the effects of temperature and water activity on Salmonella inactivation in apple slices under isothermal conditions
Supporting 4-H youth through the sale of their market animal project

Published on August 1, 2024
It can be very difficult for 4-H youth to say goodbye to their market animal. What can parents and leaders do to help support youth?
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 31, 2024

Published on July 31, 2024
Warm weather, more harvests and new pest problems are occurring.