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Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds
Published on May 14, 2024
Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family. -
When is it safe to clean up my yard this spring?
Published on May 13, 2024
Spring garden cleanup that protects pollinators. -
Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development
Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. -
AgrAbility mechanical engineering capstone project designs portable swarm trap lifter for veteran beekeeper
Published on May 8, 2024
During the Spring 2024 Design Day, mechanical engineering seniors presented their portable swarm trap hive lifter, which they referred to as the Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES). -
The 2023-2024 United States Beekeeping Survey is live!
Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers can participate in a national effort that tracks long-term trends of U.S honey bee colony health by taking the survey by May 31, 2024. -
Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation
Published on May 2, 2024
Preventing fields exceeding 90 degrees will keep pollen viable for pollination. -
Beekeeping workshops and webinars from Michigan State University May–September 2024
Published on May 2, 2024
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by registering for in-person workshops and monthly webinars. -
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.” -
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges
Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.