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West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available in print or downloadable PDF
Published on April 9, 2024
Don’t forget to order the updated E0154 Michigan Fruit Management Guide for the 2024 season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Regional Stakeholder Convenings to be Held in April to Focus on Central American, East African and West African Legume Value Chains
Published on April 8, 2024
From the March 2024 Newsletter -
First Regional Stakeholder Convening Brings Legume Value Chain Stakeholders from Southern Africa Together to Identify Systems Gaps
Published on April 8, 2024
From the March 2024 Newsletter -
Wind is essential to natural processes
Published on April 8, 2024
Whether it’s a blowing winter gale or a soft summer breeze, the wind has an effect on the ecology of plants and animals. -
Some species of trees green-up earlier than others
Published on April 8, 2024
Once spring green-up starts in the forest, each species of tree follows its own schedule. -
2024 Michigan grape spring kick-off meeting: Preparing for the growing season
Published on April 8, 2024
Experts will share insights on vineyard health, weather, pest control, organic practices and more. Register now (in-person or virtual) to gain knowledge, network and taste wines! -
Trending – Sulfites
Published on April 8, 2024
Sulfite ingredients are in many foods and beverages. In this post, we explore sulfite safety. -
List of household filters approved for certain PFAS removal
Published on April 8, 2024
Independent product testing provides a household solution for PFAS removal. -
How weather affects fall colors
Published on April 8, 2024
Weather factors, particularly temperature and moisture, can affect the display of fall colors across Michigan. -
Be careful what you flush
Published on April 8, 2024
Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating spongy moth caterpillars next spring
Published on April 8, 2024
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
How much water is in my pond?
Published on April 8, 2024
Many times, we are required to know the water volume of our pond for various applications, including the size of fountains, fish carrying capacity, water treatments, and more. -
Adding eggshells to compost
Published on April 8, 2024
Overcoming the concern about salmonella bacteria from the eggs in your compost is less challenging when armed with knowledge. -
Introducing 1st year PhD student Siavash Heshmati, international graduate student, Dr Grace Fleming Seed Science Lab
Published on April 7, 2024
Sia is turning his lifelong curiosity about seeds into a PhD project -
PSM grad student Chenxi Li studies the effects of soil amendments on the uptake of heavy metals in carrots
Published on April 7, 2024
Chenxi and team are growing carrots in soil sampled at a Michigan carrot farm to evaluate uptake of metalloids at various growth stages, soil amendment application conditions, and soil moisture levels. -
Stacked practices: The key to phosphorus loss reduction
Published on April 5, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it's best when combined with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
Invasive plants got your goat?
Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 5, 2024
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.