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Can your kitchen sponge make you sick?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using clean kitchen sponges, dishcloths and dish towels will help in preventing foodborne illnesses.
4-H members receive 2025 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Published on June 23, 2025
Twenty-eight 4-H members from 22 counties will receive recognition in the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards.
The start of summer is here when strawberries appear

Published on June 23, 2025
Freezing strawberries will extend the just picked flavor for later in the year.
Christmas tree irrigation: When and how much should I irrigate?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using an evapotranspiration model to determine irrigation scheduling can conserve water and improve tree production
Label language: Understanding whole grains

Published on June 20, 2025
Only foods made with 100% whole grains count as whole grain foods. Here’s how to identify them.
Better manure management with new technology

Published on June 20, 2025
Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time.
The Bug House is seeking donations to expand programs and outreach

Published on June 20, 2025
The Bug House is seeking donations to expand programming by adding an additional open house each month.
2025 Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 6 cohort locations

Published on June 20, 2025
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers multiple weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2025, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more.
Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now

Published on June 20, 2025
As impacts on fertilizer supply continue to evolve, higher prices may be on the horizon.
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie

Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.