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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?
Published on May 14, 2021
Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary. -
Food safety for graduation celebrations
Published on May 13, 2021
Don’t invite the bacteria that cause foodborne illness as guests to your graduation celebration. -
The cost of foodborne illness
Published on May 13, 2021
Foodborne illness can be more than just an inconvenience. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 13, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
Cool and dry weather cleared the way for significant planting progress. As temperatures warm and more dry weather is on the way, concerns arise with crop establishment and early development. -
Time for a transition cow management adjustment?
Published on May 13, 2021
Standard operating practices can be another name for ruts. Don’t get me wrong, consistency is important, as long as it is being evaluated. But unevaluated, it can be an unthinking approach to an old problem that may be creating new problems. -
Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans
Published on May 13, 2021
Due to the severity and broad coverage of recent low temperature events, producers should assess their emerged soybean plants for frost/freeze injury. -
MSU to offer CPTED certificate training – June 2-4, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
The MSU Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
Working toward a more accurate farm financial analysis
Published on May 13, 2021
An accurate farm financial analysis will help you understand your business and improve strategic decision making. -
Calving area changes led to better results
Published on May 13, 2021
One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance. -
Weekly Beet - May 12, 2021
Published on May 12, 2021
In this weeks issue: Notices of events, drivers certifications, autoclave and key authorizations. Training opportunities, and job opportunities in department labs. -
Vegetable pesticide series: Can I use it in the greenhouse?
Published on May 12, 2021
A greenhouse chemical usage guide for vegetable growers. -
BAE receives recognition for DEI efforts
Published on May 12, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking. -
Spartan siblings share passion for biosystems engineering
Published on May 12, 2021
Alicia and Ryan Ziegler use their biosystems engineering experiences at MSU to solve real-world problems in food, energy and the environment. -
Latte & Learn: Carbon and Harvested Wood Product
Published on May 11, 2021
In this Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG) educational series, experts will introduce key concepts related to forests’ role in climate change mitigation. -
Apple thinning guidelines for Grand Rapids region now available
Published on May 11, 2021
As we approach the critical thinning period for apples, use these 2021 recommendations to guide your thinning decisions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Weather continues to be cool and as a result, crop development remains slow and bee activity is minimal. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Cool conditions continue, suspending growth and development. -
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI
Published on May 11, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.