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Friend and mentor inspired Louise Labbate to pursue career in entomology
Published on July 24, 2020
Graduate student Louise Labbate talks about her time at MSU and how a fellow Spartan sparked her desire to learn more about entomology. -
Weekly Beet - July 24, 2020
Published on July 24, 2020
In this weeks issue: Faculty Highlights, Grant Awards. Food and Drink Policy –Addendum to the PSSB Reopening Plan 7/23/2020 -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 7: Fireflies
Published on July 23, 2020
Fireflies are lighting up the night in Michigan this year. -
Support Michigan 4-H and purchase locally sourced protein and crafts through virtual auctions
Published on July 23, 2020
Though not the same as the county fair, 4-H virtual learning showcases and auctions provide a space for youth to demonstrate their mastery of skills developed in 4-H, as well as to market and sell their 4-H projects. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 23, 2020
Published on July 23, 2020
Recent scattered showers helped keep crops moving forward during critical growth stages, but the hot and dry weather in the forecast is not a welcome sight. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 23, 2020
Cherry harvest is in full swing northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting both sweet and tart cherries at this time. -
Million-dollar rain
Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance? -
Sustainable management of internal parasites of sheep and goats in the Upper Midwest and Northeastern USA
Published on July 22, 2020
Webinar series on parasite management in sheep and goats. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
Last week’s quiet gave way to this week’s storm. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
Harvest of warm-season crops is picking up. High dew points are increasing disease threat. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
Foliar diseases have seemed fairly quiet to date, but the recent warm overnights and high dewpoints could accelerate them, so don’t get caught off guard! -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
High dewpoints and overcast skies promote disease development. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
Summer meeting season is here. Look here for a list of upcoming grape educational events. -
White mold management in Michigan dry beans
Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield. -
Youn accepted to marine policy fellowship
Published on July 21, 2020
So-Jung Youn, a PhD candidate in the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, receives a John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues. -
The virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension Dairy team podcast is back
Published on July 21, 2020
Join us for season two of this informative program that presents interviews with farmers, researchers, and industry experts in a new accessible format. -
MSU scientist recognized for outstanding work in soil physics
Published on July 21, 2020
Sasha Kravchenko, a professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has received the Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award from the Soil Science Society of America.