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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here!
Regional Stakeholder Convenings to be Held in April to Focus on Central American, East African and West African Legume Value Chains

Published on April 8, 2024
From the March 2024 Newsletter
First Regional Stakeholder Convening Brings Legume Value Chain Stakeholders from Southern Africa Together to Identify Systems Gaps

Published on April 8, 2024
From the March 2024 Newsletter
Wind is essential to natural processes

Published on April 8, 2024
Whether it’s a blowing winter gale or a soft summer breeze, the wind has an effect on the ecology of plants and animals.
Some species of trees green-up earlier than others

Published on April 8, 2024
Once spring green-up starts in the forest, each species of tree follows its own schedule.
Be careful what you flush

Published on April 8, 2024
Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems.
List of household filters approved for certain PFAS removal

Published on April 8, 2024
Independent product testing provides a household solution for PFAS removal.
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating spongy moth caterpillars next spring

Published on April 8, 2024
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch.
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.