MSU Extension Agricultural Bioenergy and Energy Conservation

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• Fertilizer requirements of the bioenergy crop miscanthus

  Published on May 29, 2012
  Miscanthus giganteus is a high yielding bioenergy crop that is efficient in nutrient utilization.

• New economy tourism is about authenticity, green practices and sustainability

  Published on May 8, 2012
  Meet the demands of new economy tourism with these ten tips.

• The Michigan Renewable Portfolio Standard is making progress

  Published on May 2, 2012
  Electricity made from renewable resources is on track to reach goals.

• MSU Extension provides facilitation assistance to engage citizens in biobanking practices

  Published on February 17, 2012
  Extension's statewide presence helps gauge public awareness in NIH-funded project

• eXtension: Land grant universities at your fingertips

  Published on December 29, 2011
  eXtension is an online resource developed collaboratively by the nation’s land grant institutions to provide credible, research-based information to the public on topics of daily life, communities and business and may be accessed at www.extension.org.

• Small digesters on farms in Michigan

  Published on October 31, 2011
  The 2011 Small Scale Anaerobic Digester Conference will discuss how to make a digester work on a small dairy farm.

• Manage cropping systems to reduce compaction and restore soil quality and productivity

  Published on October 26, 2011
  You cannot till, nor can you no-till your way out of a soil quality problem. Additional organic inputs such as crop residue, manure and cover crops are needed to increase organic matter and water holding capacity

• Updated agricultural employer checklist available

  Published on October 25, 2011
  MSU Extension Agricultural Employer Checklist helps agricultural employers stay current.

• Lignin: breaking down the cell wall for bioenergy

  Published on October 20, 2011
  Fungus helps scientists understand the mechanism of how to break down lignin to access the structural sugars for ethanol production.

• Interviewing employees on the way out

  Published on October 11, 2011
  Exit interviews with departing employees can provide valuable information to farm managers to help sharpen management, correct mistakes and retain employees