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Diagnostic Academy recently held in the Upper Peninsula

Published on August 23, 2023
Extension Master Gardeners and others learn more about diagnostics and assisting the public with plant and insect concerns.
MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable

Published on August 4, 2023
Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings.
Equip yourself for dry weather: Tools and techniques to soften the slap of drought in your garden

Published on June 26, 2023
To minimize the impact of drought in your landscape and garden, it is crucial to employ the right tools and techniques. Planning ahead and implementing simple practices can soften the blow of drought and help your garden thrive.
Ten things to remember about composting during the winter

Published on March 6, 2023
Healthy organisms in a balanced compost will be active, hot, and produce steam even in the winter.
Fall yard and garden cleanup tips

Published on November 3, 2022
Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year.
Field stockpiling of manure and poultry litter

Published on October 21, 2022
Preparing for field amendment when the time is right.
How a Lack of Funding Led to Nematology

Published on September 7, 2022
Amanda Howland believes that, through a lack of funding, it became her fate to study nematology.
Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

Published on March 17, 2022
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application

Published on February 19, 2022
Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.