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Managing hop downy mildew in Michigan
Published on May 6, 2020
Downy mildew management requires early and consistent preventative management. -
Keeping your kitchen safe
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn how to safely clean and sanitize your kitchen. -
Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress
Published on May 6, 2020
Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020
Published on May 6, 2020
Dry conditions have allowed producers to stay on schedule with field preparation. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020
Published on May 6, 2020
Planting continues and a freeze threat looms for emerged and transplanted crops. -
How to identify field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the biological characters and how to identify field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). -
Binomial nomenclature: Two names are better than one
Published on May 6, 2020
Are you confused by the names you see on plant labels? Names help us identify plants so that we can provide the correct care for them. -
Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Livelihoods in Nigeria
Published on May 5, 2020
The fifth panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria. -
What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?
Published on May 5, 2020
You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage. -
It’s time for a financial wellness check
Published on May 5, 2020
Start the year by checking the health of your finances. -
Decision making in communities
Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming. -
Michigan 4-H delivers career exploration and workforce development programming in 2019
Published on May 5, 2020
Career exploration and workforce development topics enhance employability skills while preparing youth for their futures. -
Debt forgiveness may be taxable
Published on May 5, 2020
Negotiating with a lender to cancel part or all or part of a debt is considered income by the IRS -
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs
Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend. -
Blueberry weed control updates for 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
New materials and label changes in blueberry herbicide recommendations in the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Kent County’s Kristi Rozeboom
Published on May 5, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.