Results

• Getting smart nutrition advice for your family

  Published on February 23, 2012
  Nutrition is always in the news. Here’s how to know if you can trust what you read or hear.

• Water Policy in Michigan balances human and ecological needs

  Published on February 17, 2012
  Michigan applies property law and regulation to balance water uses by humans and natural systems and implement the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.

• Drought conditions in the fall can damage evergreens in the winter

  Published on October 8, 2012
  Protecting evergreens from dry conditions now can mean healthier plants come spring.

• Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online resources are available for those looking for information native species.

• Water conservation will offset summer drought costs

  Published on August 10, 2016
  Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns.

• Rain barrels are economical and ecological

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution.

• Water alkalinity and pH: What they mean in regards to water quality

  Published on April 12, 2018
  Understanding the difference between alkalinity and pH and how alkaline water can affect plants is important in determining what to do to remedy possible nutritional problems.

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  Two BMPs are better than one

  Published on September 30, 2015
  How to boost the effectiveness of your farm’s nutrient management.

• MSU irrigation scheduling tool updated to include Enviro-weather data

  Published on March 10, 2015
  MSU Extension is updating their irrigation scheduling tool to automatically download weather data from MSU Enviro-weather stations for the 2015 growing season.

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  Learn about Michigan’s lakes online

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest.

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  Ice safety tips

  Published on March 1, 2018
  Things to think about when heading out onto the ice.

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  Detroit River discharge

  Published on March 1, 2018
  How much water flows through the Detroit River?

• There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end

  Published on November 1, 2017
  Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement.

• 2018 Winter statewide FSMA-defined grower safety trainings announced

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Get the training you need through one of 11 grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement.

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  Part 2: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Exclusive natural community may be common in southern Michigan.

• Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology.

• MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall

  Published on July 8, 2015
  New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes.

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  Part 3: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant groundwater provides rich environment.

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  Part 1: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant freshwater provides a rich environment.

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  Part 4: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant freshwater provides rich environment thanks to wetlands.