News

Kids in the kitchen: Part one

Published on September 2, 2015
Where does food come from?
Black walnut trees threatened by Thousand Cankers Disease

Published on August 31, 2015
New project from MSU seeks to protect the popular black walnut tree from dangerous disease.
MSU outreach program targets Invasive pests threatening Michigan trees

Published on August 31, 2015
Thousand Cankers Disease, Asian Longhorned Beetle and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid targets of new outreach project that seeks to get residents involved by providing a network for tracking and reporting possible new invasive species.
Blossom end rot causes and cures in garden vegetables

Published on August 20, 2015
Blossom end rot happens to more than just tomatoes. Check your peppers, eggplant, summer squashes and melons, too.
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline

Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here.
Wild lettuces reaching impressive size this growing season

Published on August 18, 2015
Wild lettuce varieties have similar leaves, flowers and tall stems, and may be towering over other plants in the area.
Demonstrate your school garden’s environmental commitment

Published on August 17, 2015
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program offers verification for school gardens and farms.
Urban farms need financially sound business models to be truly sustainable

Published on August 17, 2015
Before launching an urban farm, the producer should consider the effect of scale along with substantial production risks. Expect small, single digit returns on their investment with the need for development of an appropriate business strategy.
Getting the public involved in tracking and reporting on invasive species

Published on August 14, 2015
Michigan State University research scientists and Extension educators are teaming up to alert Michigan residents to potentially damaging invasive forest pests.
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating caterpillars next spring

Published on August 14, 2015
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch.