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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Hot weather brings unwanted consequences. -
ShadeLab at PNNL MultiOmics for Microbiomes
Published on July 24, 2019
ShadeLab at PNNL MultiOmics for Microbiomes -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Onion thrips population may be on the rise after last week’s warm weather. It’s time to balance pest control objectives with pollination in bee-dependent crops. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Harvest picks up for many crops, opening farm stands for the season. Look out for sweet corn and cucurbit insects, and diseases in cucumbers, potatoes, and tomatoes. -
Share your story
Published on July 24, 2019
What is your experience with the food system in Flint? We want to hear your story. -
Winged Wonders: Day 5
Published on July 23, 2019
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Winged Wonders: Day 4
Published on July 23, 2019
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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increased this week in all fruit growing regions. There is not a threshold number of flies to start control, so initiate chemical control immediately upon detection. -
MSU Food Science and Human Nutrition postdoctoral researcher awarded USDA NIFA Fellowship
Published on July 23, 2019
Alyssa Beavers has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a project investigating impact of gardening on the human gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. -
Phytophthora crown rot on cucurbits and peppers requires an aggressive approach
Published on July 23, 2019
This pathogen swims and enjoys wet conditions. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers have taken a big jump this week. Tart cherries, summer red and fall raspberries and blueberries need to be protected. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week. -
We'll miss you, Jacqueline!
Published on July 23, 2019
We'll miss you, Jacqueline! -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now. -
Postdoctoral researchers in MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences awarded USDA NIFA fellowships
Published on July 23, 2019
Two postdoctoral researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences have received fellowships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
Winged Wonders: Day 3
Published on July 22, 2019
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Wildlife Animal Camp: Thursday
Published on July 22, 2019
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Summer Staple – Quinine
Published on July 22, 2019
As summer heats up, let’s take a look at an ingredients in some of our favorite beverages; quinine. -
Buell named MSU Distinguished Professor
Published on July 22, 2019
Plant Biology professor stands out as top teacher, researcher -
First SIDERA Briefing Notes Published
Published on July 22, 2019
Preliminary findings from the ESRC/DFID funded research project 'Shifting In/equality Dynamics in Ethiopia: from Research to Application' (SIDERA) have been published in a series of four briefing notes, with more to follow (Grant Ref: ES/R002460/1).