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Growing green: Michigan marijuana presents water, air and energy challenges
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The state’s regulators are weighing the environmental consequences of an expected expansion of marijuana production.
Agriculture
Michigan wines, trying to crack global market, look to China
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Michigan’s wine industry is thriving.
Agriculture
Strawberry farmers assess polar vortex damage, take precautions against cold
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Now is the most crucial time to ensure a productive strawberry crop, experts say. Precautions are needed to avoid misshapen berries with poor color that could allow large strawberry-producing states to displace the market for local fruit.
Agriculture
Two Michigan universities pilot cannabis curriculums; other universities and farm educators yet to show interest
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Lake Superior State University is offering two degrees in cannabis studies—a business degree and a chemistry degree—designed to fill jobs now required by the legalization of pot.
Climate
Poor mixing of nutrients among looming climate change impacts
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A temperature change of 3 to 4 degrees is also big enough to push back annual events, such as bird migrations and the developmental stages of plants, experts say.
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New technology doesn’t settle old arguments over large dairies
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Indiana recently granted a permit to build a large organic dairy about an hour south of Lake Michigan. Local environmental groups are skeptical and fear the potential for groundwater contamination.
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Sustainability in the Michigan dairy industry: Robotic milking
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Part two in a series of podcasts looking at sustainability in Michigan’s dairy industry.
Land
Sustainability in the Michigan dairy industry
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The first in a two-part podcast series looking at sustainability in the Michigan dairy industry.
Climate
Changing climate challenges potato growers, chip makers
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A new study suggests warming temperatures could jeopardize Michigan’s position as a top potato producer.
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Proposed eel farm raises concerns about invasive species
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A proposed aquaculture project could make Michigan the first state to commercially raise African longfin eel.