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The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
Why do we care about Chara?
Published on November 4, 2025
Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory. -
New field guide to aquatic invasive plants in Michigan released by MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams
Published on September 30, 2025
This new resource serves as a practical guide to identifying and reporting aquatic invasive plants in lakes, streams, and ponds. -
Saturated buffers: Proven practice with new surprises
Published on September 4, 2025
Saturated buffers have long been promoted as a way to reduce nitrate loss from tile-drained farmland, but just how effective are they? -
Controlled drainage isn’t just for flat fields anymore
Published on August 28, 2025
New research from Michigan State University shows controlled drainage can reduce nitrate loss even on sloped fields, challenging long-standing recommendations. -
No payoff from high soil test phosphorus: Save fertilizer and protect water quality
Published on August 12, 2025
Applying phosphorus when the soil test phosphorus is high doesn’t boost profit. Stick to the tri-state guidelines to protect your bottom line and water quality. -
MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program
Published on July 14, 2025
The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. -
Two Michigan educators chosen to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Michigan
Published on July 1, 2025
Ashley Community Schools' science teacher, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge park ranger set sail on July 7. -
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie
Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. -
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities
Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.
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