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Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked. -
Essential Oils – Digging Deeper Lavender Oil
Published on August 24, 2020
In our last post, we took a look at essential oils. There are many popular essential oils on the market. In this post, we’re looking at one of the most common essential oil used and studied: lavender oil. -
Weekly Beet - August 21, 2020
Published on August 21, 2020
In this weeks edition - MSU Extension Home Garden Soil Testing Services Team Awarded - John A. Hannah Award for Program Excellence for outstanding work. Peace Corps recruiter part time job offering. -
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects
Published on August 21, 2020
MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity. -
MSU hosts Solar Pollinator Habitat webinar series
Published on August 21, 2020
Events focused on establishing and maintaining a solar pollinator habitat -
Participate in the Soybean Virtual Field Day on Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 20, 2020
This field day is an excellent opportunity to learn more about current MSU soybean research and management recommendations, ask questions of experts and earn pesticide recertification credits. -
Viticultural practices in northwest Michigan at veraison
Published on August 20, 2020
Meticulous and timely viticultural practices are critical when the growing season is short. Follow this timely information to optimize your vineyards' health, profitability and sustainability. -
Joint MSU, U-M project studying effect of inclusivity on STEM faculty receives $1.4 million grant from National Science Foundation
Published on August 20, 2020
CLIMBS-UP, a collaborative research project between MSU and U-M to study inclusive environments in science, technology, engineering and math within academia, has been awarded a three-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 11: Five-banded thynnid wasp
Published on August 20, 2020
A black and yellow wasp you’d be glad to see at your picnics this summer. -
Martin Holle joins the IFLR team to teach "Food Laws & Regulations in the European Union"
Published on August 19, 2020
Martin Holle brings both a deep understanding of current issues in European food laws, and pedagogical best practices, to IFLR's course on Food Laws & Regs in the E.U. -
Brittney continues to learn and grow her passion for horticulture
Published on August 19, 2020
Brittney Kee graduated from Michigan State in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Horticulture. She is now a full-time agriculture educator and owns her own florist business. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Dry conditions persist. -
Blue-green algae
Published on August 19, 2020
What it is and what you need to know to keep you (and your pets) safe. -
From choir to career: 4-H inspires Michigan youth to follow the music in his heart
Published on August 19, 2020
Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jontaj Wallace shares how his 4-H experiences helped shape his career in music. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The storm front on Aug. 10 caused significant damage to some local vegetable fields. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down. -
SPDC welcomes Teaching Specialist Robert Aydukovic to the Construction Management program
Published on August 19, 2020
Teaching Specialist Robert Aydukovic will teach courses on on commercial construction, low impact design, and construction documents, and contracts and legal issues in construction. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases.