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Adding eggshells to compost

Published on April 8, 2024
Overcoming the concern about salmonella bacteria from the eggs in your compost is less challenging when armed with knowledge.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 5, 2024
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Invasive plants got your goat?

Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems.
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan

Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan.
Two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge outside of Michigan

Published on March 29, 2024
Seventeen-year cicadas will emerge in some areas this summer, but you won’t find them in most of Michigan.
Virtual Master Composter Course teaches composting

Published on March 28, 2024
Take a virtual deep dive into gaining the skills of basics of composting from the comfort of your own home.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Promoting health and productivity through ergonomic practices for farming and gardening

Published on March 26, 2024
Reduce strain, prevent injuries, and enhance productivity on the farm and in the garden.
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.