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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2019 Annual Report
Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Student Organic Farm enhances scholarship, research, and education in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Blueberries are in full bloom and early varieties are at petal fall. Bees are very active in all small fruit crops and pesticide applications need to be made to avoid exposing pollinators to harmful pesticide products. -
MSU Student Organic Farm offers two programs for beginning and aspiring farmers
Published on June 2, 2020
Sign up now for the online MSU Farm Business Plan Accelerator or the 2021 Organic Farmer Training Program. -
Ask the Expert: Pre-emergent Herbicides
Published on June 1, 2020
Our MSU Horticulture Garden's Annual Trial Gardens manager answers questions about pre-emergent herbicides. -
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides
Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides. -
What do dunes mean to Michigan? Latest research from CSUS faculty explores perceptions of coastal sand dunes
Published on June 1, 2020
MSU researchers now understand the range of public perceptions and knowledge about Michigan’s coastal dunes. -
May 2020 Lab Newsletter
Published on June 1, 2020
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Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field
Published on June 1, 2020
White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management. -
MSU names new chairperson for the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Published on June 1, 2020
Bradley Marks has been named chairperson for the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, effective July 1. -
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about
Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan. -
Irrigation management to reduce cost and foliar disease
Published on June 1, 2020
Understanding the disease triangle, water management and leaf wetness influence on foliar disease, when to apply a fungicide, and a review of what we’ve learned so far on how to best manage tar spot. -
Fostering belonging and empathy in CANR
Published on May 31, 2020
CANR Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Quentin Tyler calls the CANR community to collectively support those who experience bias, racism, xenophobia, prejudice and discrimination. -
Committing to a campus culture that supports others
Published on May 31, 2020
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick makes a renewed commitment to ally ourselves in ways that serve and support others, especially those who have been marginalized or hurt by recent events. -
PRCI Webinar on Using Mobile Phones for Survey Research Now Available
Published on May 29, 2020
Learn how researchers are continuing to collect survey data in the time of COVID-19 lockdowns and beyond -
Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19
Published on May 29, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan. -
Weekly Beet - May 29, 2020
Published on May 29, 2020
In this newsletter - Covid-19 updates, administrative employee schedules, various courses offerings for self improvement. Air Travel cancelled or delayed now eligible for refund. Payroll time Reminders. MSU Academic Calendar. -
Seeking participants for photo research project
Published on May 29, 2020
In May 2020, we were looking for volunteers to participate in research by taking photos and captioning them to tell us about your experiences getting food during COVID-19. -
Urban agriculture and agriculture-like sample zoning text available to local governments in Michigan
Published on May 29, 2020
Local government should encourage urban agriculture. But there needs to be proper safeguards and a consensus to balance agriculture activities without undesired impacts in the neighborhood.