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MSU researcher reflects on first Earth Day celebration; “It inspired me to dedicate my career to potato research”
Published on April 22, 2020
MSU potato breeder Dave Douches looks back to the first Earth Day celebration fifty years ago and reflects on how events that day inspired his career in horticulture. -
Australian scholar sets groundwork for international irrigation partnership
Published on April 22, 2020
MSU, University of Southern Queensland building memorandum of understanding for collaboration -
Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 2: Chemical weed control strategies
Published on April 22, 2020
Chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production. -
Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education
Published on April 22, 2020
Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers. -
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in greenhouse geraniums
Published on April 22, 2020
Local officials are involved due to the tight regulation of this bacterial pathogen. -
Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 1: Non-chemical weed control strategies
Published on April 22, 2020
Non-chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production. -
Alliance for African Partnership to Host Virtual Panel on COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on April 21, 2020
The panel is part of the AAP Public Dialogue Series and will be entitled "COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses and lessons learned from African universities" -
John C is heading off to an NSF INTERNship with DuPont!
Published on April 21, 2020
ShadeLab aims to support each of our students and post-docs in pursuing professional development opportunities that advance their individual career goals, and, in this arena, today is a happy day! -
MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture award recipients announced
Published on April 21, 2020
Three outstanding 4-H volunteers will receive 2019-20 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards. -
New sidewalk provides safe passageway to 4-H Children's Gardens
Published on April 21, 2020
This past summer, the parking lot adjacent to the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens underwent construction to install a new safe passage sidewalk. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
The small fruit crop season is underway in west central Michigan. Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are coming out from the dormant stage but prevailing low temperatures are delaying plant growth and development. -
New youth joins foundation board of trustees
Published on April 21, 2020
Alger County 4-H member Kennedy DeFrancesco, of Munising, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its January board meeting. -
Mummy berry has returned and new products are available for control
Published on April 21, 2020
Early season fungicide choices influence mummy berry control. Consider your management options. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds. -
Can cover crops control horseweed?
Published on April 21, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at whether cover crops can control the growth of the weed horseweed (marestail). -
Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need
Published on April 21, 2020
Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities. -
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension
Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location. -
Kettunen Center hosts 29th 4-H Creative Arts Celebration
Published on April 21, 2020
For nearly 60 years, Michigan 4-H’ers and volunteers have explored their inner creativity and learned new talents at 4-H’s skill-building workshops at Kettunen Center -
Glassen Foundation establishes 4-H shooting sports endowment
Published on April 21, 2020
The Hal and Jean Glassen Foundation made a $100,000 gift to establish a new 4-H endowed fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Program.