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Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

Published on July 21, 2024
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.
Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality

Published on July 21, 2024
Recognizing point and nonpoint source pollution is the first step to helping to protect Michigan’s water resources.
Delving into the secret lives of frogs and toads

Published on July 21, 2024
Michigan’s amazing frogs and toads remind us about the diverse array of amphibians we have in Michigan and the importance of maintaining natural shoreline habitat.
You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think

Published on July 21, 2024
Trace your potential impacts on water resources by visualizing how water flows from your local area and throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems

Published on July 21, 2024
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health.
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in eight Michigan counties

Published on July 19, 2024
Growers are urged to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.
New! Online Graduate Course on USDA FSIS Food Law

Published on July 18, 2024
By popular demand! IFLR is excited to launch a new course on the laws & regs related to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Managing post-harvest rots in vegetables

Published on July 18, 2024
Implement best practices during the growing season, at-harvest and post-harvest for reducing spoilage losses during storage.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 18, 2024

Published on July 18, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.