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Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations. -
Get your mind into the garden with Cabin Fever Conversations
Published on March 31, 2020
Social isolation have you feeling cooped up? Geek out with MSU Extension with lighthearted and educational gardening conversations held virtually each week. -
Spring lawn care tips for the do-it yourselfers
Published on March 31, 2020
Spring has sprung and with temperatures forecast to warm considerably in the next week, many do-it yourselfers or those simply looking for something to do outside their home will be venturing out into their lawns. -
Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus
Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
What is a bulb?
Published on March 17, 2020
Learn the features that will help identify a true bulb in the garden. -
What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?
Published on March 16, 2020
Learn about a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names. -
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in an early spring
Published on March 13, 2020
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in an early spring? -
Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming
Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources. -
MSU Extension’s vegetable series continues at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show
Published on March 2, 2020
Free presentations about tomatoes and other vegetables, honey bees, apple trees, healthy soils and cool caterpillars are offered at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show, March 5-8, 2020.