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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 9: Tree crickets
Published on August 6, 2020
These predatory crickets are seldom seen in Michigan, but they can be heard all night long. -
Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused. -
Iosco County voters pass MSU Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Iosco County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that will continue funding community programs through 2025. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain on Aug. 1 and 2 was a relief for non-irrigated crops. -
Clare County voters pass MSU Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Clare County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage that will continue funding for community through 2025. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
It’s go time for foliar disease management in many of our vegetables, and insects are still out and about. -
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardener Training Course offered online September–December 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Any Upper Peninsula resident can register for the online Extension Master Gardener Training Course by Aug. 27, 2020. -
Wexford County voters pass MSU Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Wexford County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage that will continue funding for community programs through 2025. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions. -
Environmental studies and sustainability student is prepared to solve environmental issues
Published on August 5, 2020
Courtney Boersema's passion for environmental studies is what led her to a major in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
Alcona County voters pass Michigan State University Extension millage
Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Alcona County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that provides funding for community programs through 2023. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up. -
Animal Food Labeling Requirements. How Important are They?
Published on August 4, 2020
Scott Haskell discusses pet food labeling requirements specified by FSMA and beyond. -
How old are your home-canned foods?
Published on August 4, 2020
Is it time to clean out the home-canned foods in the basement or pantry? -
Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan
Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers. -
Michigan agricultural safety grants
Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Managing spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries and raspberries is critical during harvest. Lower daily temperatures are an opportunity for using a wider range of insecticide products recommended for control. Currently, pyrethroids are very effect. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region.