News
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How to use phosphorus wisely
Published on April 28, 2015
Soil testing and applying phosphorous at agronomic rates is the first step in phosphorus management. -
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day
Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes. -
Fourth Shoreline & Shallows Conference furthers natural shoreline efforts
Published on April 15, 2015
Strong speaker line-up addresses multiple issues during MSU’s Ag and Natural Resources Week. -
Facilitation can help difficult discussions about climate change
Published on April 13, 2015
Facilitated conversations around the issue of climate change reduce conflict. Many gardeners are still inquiring about the updated plant hardiness zone map issued in 2012. -
MSU Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”
Published on April 6, 2015
This free, live webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system. -
Place-based education enhancing STEM education
Published on April 6, 2015
School and community partners explore Great Lakes science opportunities through place-based education practices enhancing STEM education in area schools with the support of the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. -
Annual Lake St. Clair workshop to return in 2015
Published on April 3, 2015
Lake St. Clair is widely regarded as one of North America’s greatest fishing lakes. You can discover why while also learning about new research findings and fishery trends. -
Cover crops and nitrogen scavenging
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to scavenge for excess Nitrogen. The following chart rates cover crops ability to scavenge nitrogen -
Cover crops and soil organic matter
Published on April 1, 2015
Using cover crops can help farms build soil organic matter. -
Cover crops as nitrogen source
Published on April 1, 2015
Learn how cover crops can produce Nitrogen for your fields.