College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• NCR-SARE announces 2011 call for PDP pre-proposals

  Published on April 14, 2011
  NCR-SARE supports state professional development programs and competitive grants for training agricultural professionals.

• FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

  Published on May 8, 2018
  As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.

• Spring grub damage on golf course roughs and home lawns

  Published on May 1, 2009
  

• Uniform water application essential for irrigated plots and research

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Assuring Irrigation system uniformity is an essential step in conducting irrigated crop research and demonstrations.

• Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report

  Published on March 16, 2013
  An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010.

• Look out for European crane flies and turf damage in October around Grand Rapids and Detroit

  Published on September 19, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in October and next April and May. To be prepared, here are photos of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system

  Published on October 31, 2013
  Planting appropriate vegetation over the drain field is key to allowing a septic system to properly treat household wastewater and ensure the safety of your family and the environment.

• Values as part of environmental education

  Published on May 29, 2014
  Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards.

• Michigan’s July weather was warmest since 1955

  Published on August 9, 2011
  Hot temperatures created the warmest July since 1955 and the sixth warmest since 1895. The forecast projects cooler temperatures this week.

• Delay pruning of oaks to prevent oak wilt

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Avoid potential risk of infection by waiting until November to prune oaks.

• Get a head start on spring with MSU Extension digests

  Published on March 20, 2015
  Signing up for MSU Extension news digests will help professionals and consumers learn about specific topics and interests.

• Check out Enviro-weather’s new features for 2009

  Published on May 7, 2009
  

• Botrytis blight update

  Published on February 26, 2009
  

• Enviro-weather tip: GDD accumulations

  Published on May 22, 2007
  

• Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use.

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  Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.

• Bacterial leaf spot on hydrangea

  Published on June 25, 2010
  

• Unfounded fear of cicada killers

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Although large and fearsome in appearance, cicada killers are pretty much mild mannered and need not be killed.

• A tip for dealing with the “Help, my spruce are dying” requests

  Published on May 8, 2009
  

• Data shows winter was extreme

  Published on March 20, 2009