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Empowering farmers, scientists in developing countries with new knowledge and technologies
Published on July 1, 2020
Karim Maredia, the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs for CANR, has used his background in entomology and international development to help people all over the world. -
Providing real-time weather information for growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture. -
Delivering practical education globally to areas of greatest need
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researchers Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh are delivering life-improving knowledge to low-literate learners in developing countries through animations via a program called Scientific Animations Without Borders. -
Mid-season management of grape berry moth
Published on July 1, 2020
Spray after the July 4 weekend to protect against the second generation of grape berry moth. -
Tar spot in the spotlight
Published on July 1, 2020
Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan. -
Moving MSU dry bean breeding forward
Published on July 1, 2020
Francisco Gomez is a new researcher in MSU's dry bean breeding and genetics program -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas. -
Cucumber downy mildew moves across Michigan
Published on June 30, 2020
A downy mildew outbreak has been found in cucumber fields in Monroe County.