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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy
Published on April 11, 2023
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
Social connections: How much is enough?
Published on April 11, 2023
Supportive and positive social connections are important to our health, but too much social interaction can sometimes be stressful. How do you know the right balance for you? -
Storing maple syrup
Published on April 11, 2023
Now is the time of year to make and store maple syrup. Learn how to preserve this tasty treat properly. -
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on April 11, 2023
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things. -
Minimize hoofprint damage in springtime horse pastures
Published on April 11, 2023
Horses can damage pastures in times of inclement weather, especially when soils are waterlogged. -
Rely 280 label for use in hops to control weeds and sucker growth
Published on April 10, 2023
The Rely 280 label is good through Dec. 1, 2025, to help control several annual grasses and broadleaves and/or sucker growth in hopyards. -
Multi-institutional team of weed scientists helping build genomic resources for agriculture industry, scientific community
Published on April 10, 2023
The International Weed Genomics Consortium is geared toward assembling genomes to combat weed issues in plant agriculture and develop a greater understanding of plant functions. -
2022-23 Forests and Climate Learning Exchange Series: Remote Sensing Technology for Improved Forest Carbon Inventorying
Published on April 10, 2023
In this webinar, speaker Monika Moskal from the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences at the University of Washington presents "Remote Sensing Technology for Improved Forest Carbon Inventorying". -
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?
Published on April 10, 2023
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives. -
Lauren Cooper and Daphna Gadoth Present at the 2023 Michigan Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society Conference
Published on April 7, 2023
Cooper and Gadoth presented on forests and wood products as a natural climate solution in support of Michigan’s net-zero greenhouse gas emission goal. -
Plant Geek - Variegation Orientation
Published on April 7, 2023
Variegated plants tips -
Fate of Listeria innocua on wax-coated Fuji apple surfaces under commercial refrigerated air storage
Published on April 7, 2023
Apple fruit is covered with an extracellular cuticle layer and an epicuticular wax layer responsible for the glossiness of an apple. -
Learn about the experiences of Michigan’s 2022 IFYE exchange delegates: Part 1
Published on April 6, 2023
Young adults from Michigan participated in an in-depth, rural based, cultural immersion-focused experience with host families outside the United States. -
Follow growing degree days to track early season Christmas tree pests
Published on April 6, 2023
Finetune your scouting and treatment program by using growing degree days, insect growth models and MSU Enviroweather. -
Getting Lifeline Through Improved Bean Variety
Published on April 6, 2023
Frome the March 2023 Newsletter -
When to call an attorney for planning and zoning issues
Published on April 6, 2023
Land use decision making is not always a do it yourself proposition for local officials; there are times when you really should hire a lawyer. -
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Partners with Media Company dedicated to Zambian Youth Empowerment
Published on April 6, 2023
From the March 2023 Newsletter