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Upcoming events for greenhouse growers during January – March 2019
Published on January 4, 2019
Sign up today for many greenhouse events occurring in the coming weeks throughout Michigan in preparation for the spring growing season. -
Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques. -
White muscle disease in sheep and goats
Published on January 3, 2019
If you are raising sheep and goats in Michigan or other selenium deficient areas, you need to take measures to prevent white muscle disease. -
Entomologist secures $300k to stop invasive plant threatening deer, livestock, monarchs and plant diversity
Published on January 3, 2019
Marianna Szűcs will research whether a Ukrainian moth can help stop invasive black and pale swallow-wort vines in Michigan. -
Several food fears that influence consumer purchasing decisions
Published on January 3, 2019
GMOs are less of a consumer concern than other aspects of foods. -
Mastitis in sheep and goats
Published on January 3, 2019
Mastitis in sheep and goats is important because it can reduce productivity of the animals and farm profitability. -
International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog
Published on January 3, 2019
The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada. -
Johne's disease in sheep and goats
Published on January 3, 2019
Johne’s is a serious disease that affects small ruminants. -
Site plan application tips
Published on January 3, 2019
Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application. -
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website. -
Dot voting tips
Published on January 3, 2019
An easy and quick way to calculate how many dots to use for best results. -
Where do your herd’s service sires rank?
Published on January 3, 2019
Take time to review the latest Net Merit$ percentile rankings for the December, 2018 genetic evaluations and determine if you need to update your sire selection goals. -
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees. -
Thirty-four years of international friendship
Published on January 2, 2019
Host an exchange student and share your life events and experiences over a lifetime. -
Learning to measure with infants and toddlers is important for future math learning
Published on January 2, 2019
Measuring activities can be easily implemented into the day in natural ways with children. -
Spatial awareness with infants and toddlers
Published on January 2, 2019
Spatial awareness activities can easily be implemented into the day in natural ways with children. -
Teach youth to train their brain to be more creative
Published on January 2, 2019
Try these proven principles to spur creativity in your classroom, club or home. -
Building a solid math foundation should start early
Published on January 2, 2019
Infants and toddlers will benefit from exposure to math during every day interactions, including math talk, with trusted adults. -
True 4-H science teen leaders: Van Buren Voyagers 4-H Club
Published on January 2, 2019
Van Buren County has a 4-H club of true 4-H science teen leaders, the Voyagers. -
Teaching patterns to infants and toddlers
Published on January 2, 2019
Pattern activities can easily be implemented into the day in natural ways with children.