News
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Successfully selecting a logger
Published on July 3, 2012
A timber sale is usually a once or twice in a lifetime event. Obtaining a satisfying result is possible with assistance, investigation and adequate planning. -
Field day: Woody Biomass Plantations
Published on July 3, 2012
MSU announces a Field Day at the Forest Biomass Innovation Center near Escanaba, Mich. to tour the center’s ongoing research. -
Rogers City students explore, write about endangered species in Thompson’s Harbor State Park
Published on July 2, 2012
Learning alongside resource experts, students gain an understanding of the ecological and community values natural resources have on their community and share this information as an interpretive source for visitors to Thompson’s Harbor State Park. -
Spotted wing Drosophila: Training is essential for management and control
Published on July 1, 2012
As spotted wing Drosophila disperse rapidly across the country, Michigan’s small fruit growers should learn how to incorporate control in their current integrated pest management (IPM) programs through MSU Extension meetings on management and control. -
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers building rapidly in southwest Michigan
Published on July 1, 2012
An unpleasant surprise is building for Michigan small fruit growers as spotted wing Drosophila trap counts are increasing. -
Natural shoreline greeted with enthusiasm by Upper Peninsula community
Published on June 28, 2012
Portage Township and village of Curtis host certification training at Watt-Stamper Park resulting in the construction of a natural shoreline. -
Rain barrels are economical and ecological
Published on June 28, 2012
Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution. -
Expect high levels of cutworm activity in northern Michigan this year
Published on June 27, 2012
Moths have been laying yellow to orange-colored egg masses on structures across a wide area of the Upper Peninsula this spring. -
Alternatives to conventional septic systems to treat on-site wastewater
Published on June 27, 2012
Riparians who depend on on-site wastewater treatment may need to look to an alternative septic system to properly protect water quality. -
The thermocline: a summer phenomenon in Michigan inland lakes
Published on June 27, 2012
Understand why the lake is warm at the surface but cold down deeper.