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Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2025
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
CANR honors Filice, Warwick and Wolfe as 2025 Global Scholars in Extension

Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR has named Paige Filice, Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension. The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Legacy Phosphorus: The Enduring Hidden Driver of Tile Drainage Loss

Published on February 26, 2025
Phosphorus loss is dominated by legacy P while new P (recently applied fertilizer) has a minor role. We can make a big impact on Lake Erie’s Water Quality only if we tackle both legacy P and new P.