News

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Hemlock woolly adelgid

Published on February 26, 2017
MSU researchers recently were awarded a total of $1 million in grant funding to prevent and control invasive species in Michigan, including hemlock woolly adelgid.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Red swamp crayfish

Published on February 26, 2017
This invasive can be a host for parasites and diseases and can carry crayfish fungus plague.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Flowering rush

Published on February 26, 2017
This plant is an up and coming aquatic invasive plant in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week series highlights threats Michigan faces

Published on February 26, 2017
Damage caused by invasive plants alone costs the U.S. estimated at $34.7 billion a year.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Oak wilt

Published on February 26, 2017
MSU researchers recently were awarded a total of $1 million in grant funding to prevent and control invasive species in Michigan, including oak wilt.
Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started

Published on February 16, 2017
Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector.
Eliminating buckthorn will improve the habitat on any property

Published on February 9, 2017
Eradicating buckthorn is impossible. However, by taking a serious whack at it, the native plants will sometimes take advantage of the temporary demise of the buckthorn.
Birding trails helping to encourage tourism, conservation

Published on February 7, 2017
Workshop in Traverse City on Feb. 24 will explain how to create, manage and market a trail.
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new Extension educator to Saginaw Bay region

Published on February 6, 2017
Kip Cronk brings wide range of experience and is excited to start 'dream job.'
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees: Part 1

Published on January 26, 2017
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees are quite common but can be a threat to tree health as branch dieback and tree mortality can occur. Because there is no chemical treatment, it can be difficult to deal with a canker disease once it infects a tree.