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European frog-bit: Be on the lookout for this aggressive invasive plant
Published on June 2, 2024
European frog-bit is a prolific invasive aquatic plant that is creating a mess along the shores of the Great Lakes. -
Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?
Published on June 2, 2024
Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system. -
Salt runoff can impair lakes
Published on June 2, 2024
Salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks can turn our “fresh” water salty. -
Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters
Published on June 2, 2024
European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations. -
Michigan Waterfowl Hunters: Help prevent the spread of invasive European Frog-bit
Published on June 2, 2024
Help prevent your favorite hunting spot from getting choked out by this new aquatic invasive plant by cleaning your boats and gear. -
Using road stream crossing surveys to understand creek health
Published on June 2, 2024
Assessment procedure is a valuable tool for watershed management planning and engaging local volunteers. -
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree
Published on June 2, 2024
Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December. -
Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site
Published on June 2, 2024
If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area. -
Protect the water quality of your water well
Published on June 2, 2024
Yearly water testing ensures safety of water delivered by private drinking water wells. -
The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines
Published on June 2, 2024
EGLE and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores. -
Indoor Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden rebuilding after loss
Published on June 1, 2024
The Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden opened May 2, 2003, to provide year-round educational access to science-based learning and exploration of plants for children. -
Improving the utility of surrogates intended for foodborne pathogen preventive control validations
Published on June 1, 2024
Surrogate studies have focused on E. faecium for validating preventive controls. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2024
Published on May 31, 2024
Strawberry harvests are starting in southeast Michigan. -
Community Sustainability Professor chose as author for First National Nature Assessment
Published on May 31, 2024
Dr. Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, was selected as an author for the first National Nature Assessment. -
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system
Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research. -
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know
Published on May 30, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe. -
Wheat watchers week of May 27, 2024
Published on May 30, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 30, 2024
Published on May 30, 2024
Significant planting progress made for both corn and soybeans. Potatoes began flowering. Stripe rust in wheat continues to be confirmed throughout the state. -
Scholarship applications are now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on May 30, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
4-H around the world: Tunisia 4-H
Published on May 30, 2024
The series exploring 4-H around the world continues as we explore 4-H in Tunisia.