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Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed
Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.” -
PSM IT News for April 28
Published on April 26, 2024
In this weeks issue we have a tech tip regarding email encryption, new drone policy at MSU and an article about voice cloning. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
Be an internal advocate for your volunteers
Published on April 25, 2024
Internal advocacy is an important aspect of supporting a thriving volunteer program. Learn how staff and volunteers can enhance their advocacy efforts within an organization to positively impact their experiences. -
Assessing environmental trade-offs in packaging systems for infant formula delivery: A cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life life cycle assessment
Published on April 25, 2024
An LCA study was conducted comparing three packaging systems to deliver infant formula, including primary (plastic, composite, and steel containers) and secondary and tertiary packaging levels, all manufactured and distributed in North America. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update — April 25, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
Though cool, several days of little to no precipitation allowed for soybean, some corn and potato planting. -
Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species
Published on April 25, 2024
Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program. -
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out
Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations. -
Wheat watchers week of April 22, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage.