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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
The big spike on daily temperatures from past days accelerated blueberry bloom and the emergence of overwintering populations of cherry fruitworm and cranberry fruitworm in west Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Research Manager Looks Ahead to New Opportunities
Published on May 16, 2022
Legume Lab wishes success to Deepa Thiagarajan as she embarks on a new role in food safety! -
Global Convening 2022
Published on May 16, 2022
Over 100 global legume researchers and stakeholders attended the two-day public forum virtual event which featured Legume Systems Innovation Lab project research updates. -
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Announces New Project to Explore Legume-Based Processed Products in Malawi and Zambia
Published on May 16, 2022
Improving Incomes and Nutritional Security Through Development and Commercialization of Consumer Preferred Processed Legume-Based Products in Malawi and Zambia, is a new project of the Legume Systems Innovation Lab. -
Researchers Selected for Grant Writing Workshop
Published on May 16, 2022
40 Researchers from West and Southern Africa to attend workshop and vie for starter research grants -
Special Edition – Homemade Infant Formula
Published on May 16, 2022
This special edition looks at the baby formula recipes making the rounds on the Internet. -
Blueberry pest? Don’t guess—test: Mummy berry
Published on May 13, 2022
Spring is a great time to be scouting for mummy berry in your blueberry fields. -
Tanner Burkett
Published on May 13, 2022
Congratulations to Tanner Burkett Bachelor of Science Crop and Soil Sciences major -
Spring Commencement 2022
Published on May 13, 2022
Congratulations to all graduates! -
PRCI partnering with PiLAF: building global community and Nigerian food systems
Published on May 12, 2022
New Nigerian innovation lab tackles policy, training, research, and outreach with the support of PRCI. -
Naomi Bailey Shines for SPDC, Winning 3 Separate Awards
Published on May 12, 2022
Naomi has been the recipient of three different awards over recent months. -
New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund
Published on May 12, 2022
Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer. -
Keep watch for the invasive box tree moth in 2022
Published on May 12, 2022
Monitoring and detection efforts continue to ensure box tree moth does not find a home in Michigan. -
Global food trade research upends assumptions about how biodiversity fares
Published on May 12, 2022
Examining the complexities of global food trade and the impacts of biodiversity hotspots. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 12, 2022
Published on May 12, 2022
With warm and dry conditions this past week, progress with field preparation and planting has increased significantly in south-central and southwest Michigan. -
Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom
Published on May 12, 2022
Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom. -
Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time
Published on May 12, 2022
Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations.