Resources
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Consumer Horticulture: Gardening in Michigan
Published on August 9, 2018
The actions of home gardeners positively or negatively impact important aspects of a sustainable future such as water quality, food security, healthy soils and pollinator protection.
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Field Crop Production: Impacting Field Crop and Forage Production Systems
Published on August 9, 2018
Michigan is unique in its diversity of fresh water resources, climate zones and soil textures.
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Cover Crop Termination 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Developing a termination strategy for cover crops is an essential part of the planning process to ensure there is no interference with the planting or management of the subsequent cash crop.
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Agricultural Drainage
Published on February 1, 2018
This bulletin briefly describes the history, need, types and extent of Michigan drainage as well as the pros and cons, and environmental impact related to drainage.
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Apple Cultivars for Production of Hard Cider in Michigan (E3364)
Published on December 15, 2017
This bulletin reviews existing information on cider apple cultivars evaluated for production in Michigan and provides additional trait information for other potential cider apple cultivars.
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The Future is Now: What You Need to Know About Ethanol (E3076)
Published on September 1, 2017
This bulletin explains what ethanol is and how it may affect your daily life in the future.
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Growing the Future: Switchgrass Management for Ethanol (E3078)
Published on September 1, 2017
Switchgrass is a native perennial grass that has been selected as a model lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production. This is intended to provide Michigan growers with information on establishing and maintaining a switchgrass stand in a suitable way.
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Switchgrass as a Biofuel for Michigan (E2987)
Published on September 1, 2017
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Your 4-H Market Beef Project (4H1188)
Published on July 7, 2017
This newly revised resource contains beef project specific information for 4-H youth, parents and volunteers.
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Varroa Mite Testing Kit (E3253)
Published on April 25, 2017
The varroa mite is a devastating pest in honey bee colonies. This kit can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy to monitor varroa mite levels to determine if your colony is at risk or requires treatment.
