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Legume Lab Reflects on Impact of Women in Agriculture during Celebration of International Day of Rural Women
Published on October 13, 2021
October 15th is International Women's Day. -
Avoid health risks by keeping cockroaches out of your home
Published on October 8, 2015
Learn how to prevent cockroaches in your home and steps to eliminate an existing cockroach infestation. -
Dr. Daniel Brainard appreciates the amazing variety of crops, scales and philosophies Michigan has to offer
Published on March 20, 2020
Dr. Daniel Brainard has been with Michigan State since 2013 and really enjoys his colleagues and the close and productive relationships they have built with diverse vegetable growers in the state. -
CSUS alumna makes parks and recreation more accessible for all
Published on May 20, 2022
Kate Gille works to tell the story of local parks and why parks should be accessible for everyone. -
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day
Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes. -
Ambrosia beetles and Maples
Published on July 24, 2009
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Cole crop insect management
Published on July 7, 2011
Here are some guidelines for dealing with insects in your cole crops, which may be a challenge this year due to a cool, wet spring and warm summer temperatures. -
MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed
Published on May 28, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. -
Maintaining your storm water management pond
Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management ponds require regular maintenance to insure they function properly. Poorly maintained ponds can reduce their ability to control flooding and/or prevent pollution. -
Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – August 8, 2012
Published on August 8, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan. -
Avoid oak wilt by not pruning oak trees April-October
Published on May 1, 2014
Avoid infecting valuable oak trees with the lethal oak wilt disease by not pruning from April to October. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021
Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week. -
Alternatives to Blue Spruce: Top Conifers for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2023
Homeowners and landscapers are often searching for alternative conifers to replace blue spruce trees. This resource lists medium to large conifers adapted to Michigan soils and climate, which can fulfill many of the same landscape functions as blue spruce. -
Red meat trade serves up global health woes
Published on November 15, 2021
Red meat is being exported to countries, bringing along increased health problems. -
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. -
CANR meets academic needs to prepare students for their futures
Published on February 1, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources added a new undergraduate minor, several masters programs and a certificate program. CANR also established new state, national and international partnerships. -
Eroding away your economic and environmental progress
Published on July 17, 2020
Controlling erosion on your farm is good for the environment but also your pocketbook.