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East Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
With warmer temperatures of the last week, fruit crops have taken on big swell of new growth. Bloom is almost finished for all of our fruit crops. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Blueberries are in bloom thanks to the long-expected summer temperatures from last week. Despite recent late spring frosts events, small fruit crops came out unharmed. -
Physical activity can improve the health and well-being of older adults
Published on May 26, 2020
Including regular physical activity in your lifestyle can reduce health risks associated with chronic disease. -
Do I always need to replant soybeans after a frost event?
Published on May 26, 2020
Patience is the farmer’s biggest virtue when it comes to making replanting decisions due to freeze. -
Fruitworm control in blueberries for 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Check monitoring traps to set biofix and Enviroweather to guide timings for fruitworm integrated pest management. -
Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus
Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs. -
Weekly Beet - May 22, 2020
Published on May 22, 2020
In this newsletter - * Scheduled Event – Alex Moauro - Physiology – Comprehensive Exam. * Department Requests that 2020 Graduating Students complete a survey to be included on the 2020 Graduate spotlight. -
Entomology’s Bugged on remote working and flourishing
Published on May 22, 2020
Constraints for containing the novel coronavirus are keeping most of us off campus, but work, challenges and success continue as you’ll see in this issue of Bugged. -
Is your food or farming business as resilient as a prairie?
Published on May 22, 2020
Does your business have the assets it needs to survive the COVID-19 pandemic? -
COVID-19 fiscal strategy and resource guides
Published on May 22, 2020
Guides help local governments through the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19. -
Smart bulbs and plants for the summer garden
Published on May 22, 2020
Diversify your garden with unique bulbs and summer blooming plants. -
AFRE Faculty Participate in African Development Bank Session on Agricultural Policy Responses to COVID-19
Published on May 22, 2020
The ADBG sponsored event was entitled "Building Resilience in Food Systems and Agricultural Value Chains: Agricultural Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Africa”. -
COVID-19 videos in Spanish for dairy employees
Published on May 22, 2020
To minimize the chance of spread of COVID-19 in dairy workers, provide access to information in their native language. -
A new resource for tribal officials
Published on May 22, 2020
Comprehensive resources webpage shares valuable tools and policy insights for Michigan’s 12 sovereign nations impacted by novel coronavirus -
Fire blight risk very high in Michigan: Consider treatment options
Published on May 22, 2020
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme for May 23-27, 2020. Kasumin is best for control in Fruit Ridge orchards where we have diagnosed streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are best in other areas. -
Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed
Published on May 22, 2020
This invasive weed is rapidly taking over the forest floor, replacing important habitat for plants and animals alike. -
Charles Parker Halligan’s impact on the MSU Landscape Architecture program
Published on May 22, 2020
The individuals who started Landscape Architecture at MSU in 1898 are all but forgotten, but Professor Charles Halligan should be remembered for his arrival and his growth of the program during its’ early stages at MSU. -
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn
Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn. -
Online meetings: Part 2
Published on May 21, 2020
Fostering a comfortable environment online. -
How does flooding affect soybean germination?
Published on May 21, 2020
Important information about soybean fields planted prior to the recent heavy rain events.