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Joan Rose presents interactive exhibit on water and health at Science Gallery Detroit
Published on October 10, 2019
What do you know about water & health? This was the question posed by Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, to thousands visiting the most recent Science Gallery Detroit exhibit – DEPTH. -
Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan
Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves -
Deny the spotted lanternfly
Published on October 10, 2019
Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes. -
Simple tools help facilitators be successful
Published on October 10, 2019
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension offers tips, workshops to aid in facilitative success. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Brussel sprouts
Published on October 10, 2019
Brussel sprouts pack in 4 grams of protein per cup and are a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamins C, A and K. -
ShadeLab to Centralia for Field Work!
Published on October 10, 2019
ShadeLab to Centralia for Field Work! -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Red Delicious harvest is finishing up, with Fuji and Ida Red next in line. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Most grapes are harvested in southwest Michigan and wine grape harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. Weather delays have been altering harvest windows and we are noticing benefits in reflective strips in vineyards. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Final picks of Honeycrisp will be completed by the end of the week at most farms. Rome and Golden Delicious harvest is underway. -
Repairing the season’s planting and harvest ruts
Published on October 9, 2019
Vegetables were “mudded in” across Michigan this spring. Fields now need special care to repair ruts and break up compaction. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Growers are harvesting Golden Delicious and eyeballing Red Delicious. Empire harvest is mostly wrapped up. -
What’s the difference between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts?
Published on October 9, 2019
Chestnuts are a delicious staple to many meals, but some types are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Growers took advantage of this week’s sunny and dry weather, which was ideal for picking crews. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
Combating the blueberry stem gall wasp
Published on October 8, 2019
Michigan State University researchers work together to create solutions, reduce impact of pest on Michigan’s blueberry crop. -
NCI offers special for online NCI Charrette System certificate training
Published on October 8, 2019
If you are looking for a way to stay current during this time period, then NCI has an answer. We are offering a year-end special for our online-based NCI Charrette System certificate training. -
Helpful steps to take for successful service learning projects
Published on October 8, 2019
Where should youth look when searching for a community service or service learning project? -
Ensuring public participation in meetings takes work and organization
Published on October 8, 2019
Meaningful public participation requires some very basic communication skills. Remember the key components of planning effective meetings. -
Smart students add good credit scores to their school agenda
Published on October 8, 2019
While still in high school or college, students should not forget the importance of building a positive credit report. -
Precision farming comes into its own
Published on October 7, 2019
Precision agriculture affects farmers both large and small; adoption rates depend on cost versus value produced