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MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS
Published on September 14, 2021
The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants. -
Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture
Published on August 19, 2021
Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other. -
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center
Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 3
Published on May 4, 2021
Ecosystem services—can you have your cake and eat it, too? -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2
Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle? -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1
Published on April 20, 2021
Old McDonald had some…carbon? -
Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture
Published on April 19, 2021
Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs. -
Prepare your scouting plan for your Christmas trees
Published on March 31, 2021
Spring has sprung and it is time to start scouting your Christmas trees and prepare your integrated pest management (IPM) plan for the year. -
Saving soil with cover crops
Published on December 4, 2020
Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money. -
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators
Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.