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Greenhouse and nursery water conference recap – Part 2
Published on August 12, 2015
Highlights of the conference included controlling waterborne pathogens, designing effective water treatment systems, economics of wireless sensor irrigation systems and how to capitalize and market plants grown under water conservation practices. -
Greenhouse and nursery water conference recap – Part 1
Published on August 11, 2015
Highlights of the conference included checking system efficiency, wireless irrigation networks, recycling irrigation water, designing effective water treatments and marking plants grown under water conservation practices. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Swimmer’s itch can quickly ruin a pleasant day at the beach
Published on August 3, 2015
Learn how to avoid this painful skin rash. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
Students study microplastics: Smallest of marine debris but big Great Lakes issue
Published on July 30, 2015
You may be surprised to learn about the plastic floating throughout our lakes. -
Recreational paddle sports on the rise in Michigan
Published on July 22, 2015
A recent Michigan Radio broadcast speculated on what might be driving this renewed interest in paddling Michigan’s waterways. This article offers more reasons to get out there and paddle. -
Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring
Published on July 19, 2015
A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24. -
Introduction to Lakes course coming soon to a computer near you
Published on July 17, 2015
Michigan State University Extension to offer new online educational lake ecology and management course online. -
Grassed waterways can help maintain soil quality and productivity
Published on July 16, 2015
This article provides essential information about establishing grassed waterways in wheat stubble. The best timing is to establish them following wheat harvest.