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East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds. -
Can cover crops control horseweed?
Published on April 21, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at whether cover crops can control the growth of the weed horseweed (marestail). -
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension
Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Crop development has been slow, cold weather will persist, and no bud damage has been detected at this time. -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Thinking through the shopping experience
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should plan for a safe shopping experience for customers by implementing social distancing, curbside pick up and touchless payment options. -
Perennial grass that can feed your animals and provide flour for bread
Published on April 20, 2020
New videos discuss intermediate wheatgrass, once only considered for pasture, as a potential multi-use cover crop. -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Marketing and merchandizing
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should boost their online marketing presence to get customers excited for the spring season and then focus on selling customers solutions and packages of products. -
Surveying Michigan carrot growers on plant-parasitic nematode control habits
Published on April 20, 2020
Current control practices and commonly encountered nematodes in Michigan carrot fields. -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Communicating in extraordinary times
Published on April 20, 2020
Own the moment with frequent, honest and persistently positive messages.