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March is maple syrup season in Michigan
Published on March 14, 2013
For a season that generally lasts only four to six weeks, Michigan can produce a sizable amount of syrup. In 2012 it was estimated that Michigan produced 65,000 gallons of maple syrup, 3 percent of the national total. -
Winter weather conditions may be the ideal time for timber harvest activities
Published on March 11, 2013
Logging when ground is snow-covered, frozen may reduce or eliminate the negative impacts which can occur from soil compaction and rutting. Could also reduce damage to trees and present less of an opportunity for spreading disease. -
Understanding timber sales and tax liability
Published on March 8, 2013
While selling timber might be a once-in-a-lifetime event, you should understand how best to minimize the resulting tax liablity. -
Ice cover on inland lakes – good or bad?
Published on March 7, 2013
Boaters want less, ice fishermen want more. But what about the lake? -
What is sustainability?
Published on March 7, 2013
While many people equate sustainability with the “green” movement, sustainability involves much more than just environmental protection. -
Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Great Lakes Water Safety Conference to address rip and channel currents safety in Lake Michigan
Published on March 5, 2013
Local, state and federal agencies are partnering with academia to help communities forecast dangerous currents in Michigan’s Great Lakes. -
Brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan 2013 update
Published on March 5, 2013
An invasive pest, the brown marmorated stink bug has now been found in 12 of 68 Lower Peninsula counties. MSU will continue to trap and monitor in 2013. -
Through the Ice: Ice fishing means more than catching fish (Part 2)
Published on March 5, 2013
Ice fishing in northern Michigan promotes community and economic development opportunities. -
Advancing Great Lakes rip current forecasting through perishable data recovery and analysis
Published on March 5, 2013
New technology is being tested to help forecast dangerous currents in Lake Michigan to help protect beach-goers and to save lives.