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Private lands stalling Brazil’s conservation efforts

Published on April 12, 2023
Private landowners in rural Brazil have been permitted to exempt their lands from conservation efforts. The results are reported in Nature Communications Earth & Environment.
Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Michigan Good Food Summit

Published on April 12, 2023
Shiloh Maples will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Michigan Good Food Summit.
Storing maple syrup

Published on April 11, 2023
Now is the time of year to make and store maple syrup. Learn how to preserve this tasty treat properly.
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations

Published on April 11, 2023
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.
Take a walk

Published on April 11, 2023
Walking is one of the best exercises we can do to keep our bodies healthy. Walking is inexpensive and available any time on any day of the week.
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on April 11, 2023
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
Minimize hoofprint damage in springtime horse pastures

Published on April 11, 2023
Horses can damage pastures in times of inclement weather, especially when soils are waterlogged.
Social connections: How much is enough?

Published on April 11, 2023
Supportive and positive social connections are important to our health, but too much social interaction can sometimes be stressful. How do you know the right balance for you?
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week.