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List of household filters approved for certain PFAS removal

Published on April 8, 2024
Independent product testing provides a household solution for PFAS removal.
Adding eggshells to compost

Published on April 8, 2024
Overcoming the concern about salmonella bacteria from the eggs in your compost is less challenging when armed with knowledge.
How weather affects fall colors

Published on April 8, 2024
Weather factors, particularly temperature and moisture, can affect the display of fall colors across Michigan.
Introducing 1st year PhD student Siavash Heshmati, international graduate student, Dr Grace Fleming Seed Science Lab

Published on April 7, 2024
Sia is turning his lifelong curiosity about seeds into a PhD project
PSM grad student Chenxi Li studies the effects of soil amendments on the uptake of heavy metals in carrots

Published on April 7, 2024
Chenxi and team are growing carrots in soil sampled at a Michigan carrot farm to evaluate uptake of metalloids at various growth stages, soil amendment application conditions, and soil moisture levels.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 5, 2024
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Invasive plants got your goat?

Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems.
PSM IT News April 8 2024

Published on April 5, 2024
IT News for the week of April 8, 2024
Stacked practices: The key to phosphorus loss reduction

Published on April 5, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it's best when combined with water management to achieve our water quality goal.
Myths and facts about raw milk

Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.